# Cause and consequence of heterogeneity in human mesenchymal stem cells: Challenges in clinical application

*PRI Rank #10 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #10 |
| 18m citations | 51 |
| Journal | Pathology - Research and Practice |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155354 |
| Corresponding authors | Zheng Wang, Zheng Wang, Qian Li |
| Institution | Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/mesenchymal-stem-cell-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.prp.2024.155354](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prp.2024.155354)

## Topics

Mesenchymal stem cells · cellular heterogeneity · clinical application challenges · MSC phenotypic variation · Stem cell therapy · quality control · donor variability · culture conditions · MSC subpopulations · therapeutic efficacy · standardization · potency assays

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/mesenchymal-stem-cell-research/2026. Accessed 2026-07-31.

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