Methodology to improve the efficiency in the migration and detection of mesenchymal stem cells in murine models
Osteoporosis is a generalised disease of the skeletal system characterised by an imbalance between the bone formation and resorption that leads to bone mass loss and to the deterioration of the microarchitecture of the bone tissue, compromising bone resistance and therefore resulting in a higher bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures [1].
Two stem cells coexist in the bone cavity (bone marrow): the hematopoietic stem cell, which generates all the blood and immune system cells, and the mesenchymal stem cell, responsible for the formation of the skeleton. Osteoblasts or bone-forming cells originate from the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. These pluripotent cells can create a wide variety of cell types such as osteoblasts, adipocytes, or chondrocytes [2-4]. This characteristic makes them highly interesting candidates for regenerative medicine given their ability to migrate to injured areas to promote the de novo generation of bone [5].