Stem Cells International is an open access journal publishing papers in all areas of stem cell biology and applications. The journal publishes basic, translational, and clinical research, including animal models and clinical trials.

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As part of Wiley’s Forward Series, this journal offers a streamlined, faster publication experience with a strong emphasis on integrity. Authors receive practical support to maximize the reach and discoverability of their work.

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Stem Cell Exosomes for Osteoarthritis in Veterinary Medicine

S. Amitha Banu, Khan Sharun, Rony S. Emmanuel, Merlin Mamachan, K. M. Manjusha, Sathish Muthu, Hussein M. El-Husseiny, Rohit Kumar, Abhijit M. Pawde, Kuldeep Dhama,  Amarpal, 
  •  16 July 2025
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Identifying the Role of YAP in the Development of Rumen Epithelium Using 3D Organoid

Zebang Xu, Xinxin Xu, Yuling Mi, Yuanyuan Zhang, Qihua Hong, Bin Yang, Jiakun Wang, 
  •  11 July 2025
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UC MSCs Educated Tenon (METn) Stimulates Tendon Regeneration Through Rejuvenation of the Complex and Tendon‐Derived Cells (TDCs)

Young-joo Yun, Yeasol Kim, Tae Woo Kim, Kee Jeong Bae, Chris Hyunchul Jo, 
  •  10 July 2025
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Dot1l Regulates the Spontaneous Bone Regeneration of Periosteum‐Derived Stem Cells by Regulating Chac1 Expression

Taoran Jiang, Bin Fang, Zheyuan Yu, Dejun Cao, 
  •  9 July 2025
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Immunoregulation of Quercetin and Kynurenic Acid on Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Gene Expression of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor and Interleukin‐6 in Hyperglycemic Milieu

Thi Sam Nguyen, Thi Thuy Ngan Nguyen, Thi Phuong Anh Nguyen, Tran Bao Chau Ha, Manh Cuong Nguyen, Syed Shadab Raza, Vinh Truong Do, Hoang Ha Chu, 
  •  28 June 2025
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Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) in Drug Resistance and their Therapeutic Implications in Cancer Treatment

Lan Thi Hanh Phi, Ita Novita Sari, Ying-Gui Yang, Sang-Hyun Lee, Nayoung Jun, Kwang Seock Kim, Yun Kyung Lee, Hyog Young Kwon, 
  •  28 February 2018
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MSC‐Derived Exosome Promotes M2 Polarization and Enhances Cutaneous Wound Healing

Xiaoning He, Zhiwei Dong, Yina Cao, Han Wang, Shiyu Liu, Li Liao, Yan Jin, Lin Yuan, Bei Li, 
  •  9 September 2019
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The Importance of CD44 as a Stem Cell Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Cancer

Ranjeeta Thapa, George D. Wilson, 
  •  21 April 2016
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Challenges and Controversies in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy

Barbara Lukomska, Luiza Stanaszek, Ewa Zuba-Surma, Pawel Legosz, Sylwia Sarzynska, Katarzyna Drela, 
  •  9 April 2019
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Spheroid Culture of Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Zoe Cesarz, Kenichi Tamama, 
  •  16 November 2015
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