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Allogenic mesenchymal stem cells transplantation in refractory systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot clinical study

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Allogeneic MSCT in patients with refractory lupus resulted in amelioration of disease activity, improvement in serological markers and stabilisation of renal function, and MSCT appears beneficial in treatment of patients with SLE refracted to conventional treatment options.
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Objective To determine the safety and efficacy of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cell transplantation (MSCT) in refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods A total of 15 patients with persistently active SLE underwent MSCT. Outcome was evaluated by changes in the SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI), serological features (anti-nuclear antibodies and anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA)), renal function and percentage of peripheral blood regulatory T cells. Results From 11 March 2007 to 4 November 2008, 15 patients with persistently active SLE were enrolled and underwent MSCT. The mean follow-up period was 17.2±9.5 months. A total of 13 patients have been followed for more than 12 months. All patients clinically improved following treatment with mesenchymal stem cells with a marked decrease in the SLEDAI score and 24 h proteinuria. At 12-month follow-up, SLEDAI scores decreased from 12.2±3.3 to 3.2±2.8 and proteinuria decreased from 2505.0±1323.9 to 858.0±800.7 mg/24 h (all p Conclusion Allogeneic MSCT in patients with refractory lupus resulted in amelioration of disease activity, improvement in serological markers and stabilisation of renal function. MSCT appears beneficial in treatment of patients with SLE refractory to conventional treatment options.

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Pluripotency of mesenchymal stem cells derived from adult marrow

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Human mesenchymal stem cells modulate allogeneic immune cell responses

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TL;DR: Insight is offered into the interactions between allogeneic MSCs and immune cells and mechanisms likely involved with the in vivo MSC-mediated induction of tolerance that could be therapeutic for reduction of GVHD, rejection, and modulation of inflammation.
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Treatment of severe acute graft-versus-host disease with third party haploidentical mesenchymal stem cells

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