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Publication Name World Journal of Stem Cells
Manuscript ID 119231
Country China
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ISSN 1948-0210 (online)
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Category Orthopedics
Manuscript Type Opinion Review
Article Title GrpE-like 1-engineered synovial mesenchymal stromal cell exosomes: Mechanistic and translational priorities in osteoarthritis
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Zhen Shi, Hao-Yu Li, Bo-Kang Lv, Dong Li, Peng-Yu Lu, Xin-Yu Zhou, Meng-En Xue and Rui-Bo Wang
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Zhen Shi http://orcid.org/0009-0007-9097-3576
Hao-Yu Li http://orcid.org/0009-0007-2119-2872
Dong Li http://orcid.org/0009-0005-5376-8034
Peng-Yu Lu http://orcid.org/0009-0006-4288-5208
Xin-Yu Zhou http://orcid.org/0009-0009-2618-6580
Rui-Bo Wang http://orcid.org/0009-0004-1280-9971
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Funding Agency Grant Number
Key Scientific Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province 26A320038
Henan Province Medical Science and Technology Research Plan Project (Joint Construction) LHGJ20250403, LHGJ20220566, LHGJ2024036
Key Research and Development Program of Henan Province 231111311000
Medical Education Research Project in Henan Province WJLX2023079
Corresponding Author Rui-Bo Wang, Associate Chief Physician, MD, Second Department of Orthopedics, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 3 Kangfu Qian Street, Erqi District, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China. 18336397518@163.com
Key Words Cartilage regeneration; Engineered exosomes; GrpE-like 1; Mesenchymal stromal cells; Mitophagy; Mitochondrial homeostasis; Mitochondrial quality control; Osteoarthritis; Phosphatase and tensin homolog-induced kinase 1; Translational therapeutics
Core Tip Osteoarthritis still lacks reliable disease-modifying therapies. This review highlights an emerging mitochondria-centered strategy in which synovial mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes deliver GrpE-like 1 to engage the phosphatase and tensin homolog-induced kinase 1-dependent mitophagy pathway, improving mitochondrial homeostasis and cartilage outcomes across in vitro and in vivo models. We synthesize the mechanistic rationale and delineate the minimal translational checkpoints required for clinical readiness: Flux-based and specificity-anchored causal validation, chemistry, manufacturing, and controls - standardized product definition with mechanism-linked potency assays, and intra-articular pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics coupled to biomarker-driven patient stratification.
Publish Date 2026-05-25 07:47
Citation

Shi Z, Li HY, Lv BK, Li D, Lu PY, Zhou XY, Xue ME, Wang RB. GrpE-like 1-engineered synovial mesenchymal stromal cell exosomes: Mechanistic and translational priorities in osteoarthritis. World J Stem Cells 2026; 18(5): 119231

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v18/i5/119231.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v18.i5.119231
Full Article (PDF) WJSC-18-119231-with-cover.pdf
Manuscript File 119231_Auto_Edited_065722.docx
Answering Reviewers 119231-answering-reviewers.pdf
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Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 119231-conflict-of-interest-statement.pdf
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Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 119231-non-native-speakers.pdf
Peer-review Report 119231-peer-reviews.pdf
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Scientific Editor Work List 119231-scientific-editor-work-list.pdf
CrossCheck Report 119231-crosscheck-report.pdf