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World J Stem Cells. Mar 26, 2019; 11(3): 167-179
Published online Mar 26, 2019. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v11.i3.167
Long non-coding RNA: The functional regulator of mesenchymal stem cells
Zhong-Yu Xie, Peng Wang, Yan-Feng Wu, Hui-Yong Shen
Zhong-Yu Xie, Peng Wang, Hui-Yong Shen, Department of Orthopedics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518033, Guangdong Province, China
Yan-Feng Wu, Center for Biotherapy, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Xie ZY and Wang P conceived the manuscript and collected supportive literature; Wu YF and Shen HY revised and proofread the manuscript.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Nos. 81672097, 81672128, and 81702120.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no potential conflicts of interests to declare.
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Corresponding author: Hui-Yong Shen, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Orthopedics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 3025, Shennan Middle Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518033, Guangdong Province, China. shenhuiy@mail.sysu.edu.cn
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Received: January 13, 2019
Peer-review started: January 14, 2019
First decision: January 26, 2019
Revised: February 7, 2019
Accepted: February 27, 2019
Article in press: February 28, 2019
Published online: March 26, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an important kind of multipotent stroma cells in vivo. The various and powerful functions of MSCs are under the control of long non-coding RNA (LncRNA). Previously, many studies have been conducted to illustrate the role of LncRNA in the functions of MSCs. In this review, we highlight LncRNA as a great functional regulator of MSCs and discuss their participation in the pathogenesis of diseases and clinical use in diagnosis and treatment.