The COVID-19 disease is caused by a
positive-stranded RNA virus called SARS-CoV-2. The virus mainly targets the
pulmonary epithelial cells as it’s the initial site of infection by letting its
surface spike protein interact and bind to the host ACE2 receptor. The internalization
and gradual replication of the virus results in an exaggerated immune response
triggering the release of many pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. This
immune storm is responsible for multiple health hazards in the host ultimately
leading to multiple organ failure. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy offers a
promising approach towards mitigating the delirious effects of the infection in
COVID-19 patients. This therapy has shown to reduce the expression of
pro-inflammatory cytokines as well as repair of damaged tissues in COVID-19
patients. This review has been organized to put forward the positive aruments
and implications in support of mesenchymal stem cell therapy as a necessary
approach for treating COVID-19 patients.