The therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stromal cell secretome in treating spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in dogs

[EN] Corneal ulcers in dogs pose a significant challenge in veterinary ophthalmology, often leading to prolonged visual impairment and discomfort. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (ASCs) secretome as a treatment for complicated corneal ulcers...

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Autores: Casado Santos, Alejandro, González Cubero, Elsa, García Rodríguez, María Belén, Carrera Serna, Álvaro, González Fernández, María Luisa, Villar Suárez, María Vega
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de León
Repositorio:BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:buleria_____::a2f27f8f92ae87571fff415ef5f6effb
Acceso en línea:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0034528825000335?via%3Dihub
https://hdl.handle.net/10612/24912
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Biotecnología
Inmunología
Veterinaria
Corneal ulcer
Dog
Adipose tissue mesenchymal stem cells
Secretome
3109 Ciencias Veterinarias
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Sumario:[EN] Corneal ulcers in dogs pose a significant challenge in veterinary ophthalmology, often leading to prolonged visual impairment and discomfort. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (ASCs) secretome as a treatment for complicated corneal ulcers in dogs. Ten dogs with spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects, were treated with topical application of ASC secretome eye drops. Our results showed that secretome therapy facilitated complete healing of all corneal ulcers within 4 weeks, with an average healing time of 1.2 weeks. Notably, secretome treatment was effective even in cases that had previously failed to respond to conventional therapies. Clinical signs such as blepharospasm, conjunctival hyperemia, and photophobia were alleviated promptly following secretome administration. Secretome therapy was well-tolerated, with no adverse reactions reported, further supporting its safety profile. The findings suggest that ASC secretome represents a promising cell-free and minimally invasive therapeutic approach for the treatment of complicated corneal ulcers in dogs