# Connexin 43 regulates intercellular mitochondrial transfer from human mesenchymal stromal cells to chondrocytes

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 33 |
| Journal | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s13287-024-03932-9 |
| Corresponding authors | Michelle L. Delco |
| Institution | Cornell University, United States |

**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:** [10.1186/s13287-024-03932-9](https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-024-03932-9)

## Topics

Connexin 43 · Connexin 43 · GJA1-20k · intercellular mitochondrial transfer · Mesenchymal stem cells · chondrocytes · Osteoarthritis · oxidative stress · tert-Butyl hydroperoxide · mitochondrial membrane depolarization · Reactive oxygen species · siRNA knockdown · Lentiviral transduction · direct contact co-culture · transwell co-culture · flow cytometry · actin cellular extensions · Cartilage repair

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