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Introduction And Objectives: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of stem cell therapy (SCT) for liver failure.
Materials And Methods: The study adhered to the recommended guidelines of the PRISMA statement. Eligible studies published prior to May 13, 2023, were comprehensively searched in databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. Quality assessment was conducted using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, and the standard mean differences were calculated for the clinical parameters. The hazard ratios were determined by extracting individual patient data from the Kaplan-Meier curve.
Results: A total of 2,937 articles were retrieved, and eight studies were included in the final analysis. Most of the studies focused on HBV-related liver failure and were randomized controlled trials. All studies utilized mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), with the majority (62.5%) being allogeneic. The analysis revealed that combining stem cell therapy with standard medical treatment or plasma exchange significantly enhanced patient survival and reduced MELD scores. Specifically, allogeneic stem cells showed superior efficacy in improving survival outcomes compared to autologous stem cells. Furthermore, deep vessel injection plus a single injection demonstrated better effectiveness than peripheral vessel injection plus multiple injections in reducing MELD scores.
Conclusions: This comprehensive analysis underscores the potential of MSC therapy in significantly improving survival and clinical outcomes in patients with liver failure, highlighting the superior benefits of allogeneic MSCs and deep vessel plus single injection administration.
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