Abstract
Aim: Pretreatment of stem cells with antioxidants accelerates their ability to counter oxidative stress and is associated with the overall therapeutic outcome of their transplantation. Material & methods: Wharton Jelly derived mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs) were cultured and pretreated with various doses of antioxidants; Vitamin C (Vit C), Vitamin E (Vit E), Vitamin D3 (Vit D3) and their Cocktail, followed by exposure to in vitro heat injury. Assessment of WJMSCs survival, paracrine release, in vitro wound healing and expression of angiogenic and survival markers was conducted. Results: The results displayed an enhanced survival of WJMSCs especially in the case of Cocktail priming. Conclusion: Our data suggest that antioxidant pretreatment of WJMSCs strengthens the endurance of the cells, within stress conditions.
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