ObjectiveTo summarize the research progress of mesenchymal stem cells in acute pancreatitis animal models, and to explore the potential of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of acute pancreatitis.MethodWecollected domestic and foreign studies on mesenchymal stem cells in acute pancreatitis animal models and made a review.ResultsIn the animal model of acute pancreatitis, the infusion of mesenchymal stem cells could reduce the expression of inflammatory factors, regulate the expression of immune cells, inhibit pancreatic cell apoptosis and autophagy, resist oxidative stress, and promote angiogenesis. Mesenchymal stem cells had a relieving effect on acute pancreatitis.ConclusionThe infusion of mesenchymal stem cells can relieve acute pancreatitis in animal models, and has great potential in the clinical application of acute pancreatitis.