• More recently, he's been working on the use of multi-potent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in regenerative medicine for the treatment of neurological, systemic, and orthopedic disorders. (wikipedia.org)
  • The HUCMSCs derived different donors have individual heterogeneity, which potentially lead to distinct therapeutic outcomes in mouse liver fibrosis, indicating we could make use of the donor-variation of MSCs to screen out guaranteed general indicators of MSCs for specific diseases in further stem cell therapy. (researchsquare.com)
  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely tested for treating a variety of refectory medical indications such as type 1 diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease due to their multiple differentiation potentials and immunomodulation capability [1-5]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Over the past few years, MSCs researches have achieved some inspiring results and some of which moved up to clinic period from preclinical phases, resulting in the marketing approval of a few cell-based therapy products (CTPs) by different national regulatory authorities [18]. (researchsquare.com)
  • We established a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) grade cell facility to produce clinic-grade human umbilical cord derived MSCs (HUCMSCs) for treating premature ovarian failure (POF) and recurrent uterine adhesion [18, 20]. (researchsquare.com)
  • MSCs have the capacity of multiple differentiations and self-renewal and have been proven to be able to differentiate into a series of cell lineages, such as adipocytes, osteoblasts, chondroblasts, and hepatocyte-like cells (HLCs). (springer.com)
  • Therefore, MSCs may help resolve issues restricting the application of hepatocyte transplantation. (springer.com)
  • Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are defined as a plastic-adherent cell population that can be induced to differentiate in vitro into cells of osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic lineages. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In 2003, Garcia-Olmo reported autologous MSCs were effective for recurrent rectovaginal fistula in a female CD patient [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In addition to their stem/progenitor properties, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) possess broad immunoregulatory properties that are being investigated for potential clinical application in treating immune-based disorders. (pdffox.com)
  • Introduction Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are adult, fibroblast-like multipotent cells characterized by the ability to differentiate into tissues of mesodermal origin, such as adipocytes, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts (Friedenstein et al. (pdffox.com)
  • 1999). First identified and isolated from the bone marrow (BM), MSCs can now be expanded from a variety of other tissues including adipose tissue (AT), umbilical cord blood (UCB), skin, tendon, muscle, and dental pulp (Im et al. (pdffox.com)
  • In response to this challenge, the International Society for Cellular Therapy formulated minimal criteria for defining MSCs in order to create a broader consensus for more uniform characterization of these cells (Dominici et al. (pdffox.com)
  • 2007). In addition to their stem/progenitor properties, MSCs have also been shown to possess broad immunoregulatory abilities and are capable of influencing both adaptive and innate immune responses. (pdffox.com)
  • This ability of MSCs to adopt a different phenotype in response to sensing an inflammatory environment is not captured in assays that are commonly used to characterize these cells, but it is crucial for understanding their therapeutic potential in immune-mediated disorders. (pdffox.com)
  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are under investigation to treat autoimmune and degenerative disorders due to their immunomodulatory and regenerative properties. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Autologous bone marrow MSCs (BMMSCs), isolated, cultured, and expanded, were administered by intrathecal (IT) injection in the cisterna magna intravenously (IV) and by intra-arterial (IA) injection in the right carotid artery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are increasingly used as an intravenously applied cellular therapeutic. (stemcellslab.net)
  • Later, Arnold Caplan's group described mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) as multipotent mesenchymal cell populations which can differentiate into several tissue types, and demonstrated roles for MSCs in the regeneration of bone, cartilage or ligaments in animal and clinical studies [2-4]. (stemcellslab.net)
  • Pivotal studies by the group of Horwitz in children with osteogenesis imperfecta, an inherited enzyme deficiency of collagen synthesis by mesenchymal cells in bone, opened the field for intravenous use of MSCs. (stemcellslab.net)
  • Therefore, the authors concluded that transplantation of isolated healthy allogeneic MSCs might cure the disease. (stemcellslab.net)
  • In a second study [6], these authors showed that autologous, enzyme-deficient MSCs transduced with a copy of the intact gene resulted in normal collagen production in bone cavities. (stemcellslab.net)
  • The tissue source of the MSCs was in most cases not decisive, and cells from various tissue sources were explored. (stemcellslab.net)
  • and signals from the injected cells were found early after administration of the MSCs at the highest frequencies in the lungs, followed by liver and spleen. (stemcellslab.net)
  • Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were collected from healthy donors after approval by the LUMC institutional review board and informed consent according to the Declaration of Helsinki. (haematologica.org)
  • T-cell clones were stimulated every 10-14 days with irradiated allogeneic PBMC and phyto-hemagglutinin in IMDM with 5% human serum (HS), 5% FBS and 100 IU/mL IL-2 as previously described. (haematologica.org)
  • Main goal of this work is to investigate metabolic status of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) in patients with solid tumors (neuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma) and lymphoma (Hodgkin and nonHodgkin). (gov.rs)
  • Experiments were performed on PBMC samples of patients that were: a) subjected to mobilization of stem cells from bone marrow, b) not subjected to mobilization, and c) healthy donors (control group). (gov.rs)
  • Cell therapy is a potential new treatment for post MI patients, but the main challenges are : the necessity to preserve immune competency and to gain adequate nutrition and homing signals necessary for stem cells' engraftment and survival. (escardio.org)
  • Various cell types have been tested experimentally for cardiac repair so far, but only those of autologous origin have yet undergone clinical testing due to immune competency. (escardio.org)
  • Transduction of CLL cells by CD40 ligand enhances an antigen-specific immune recognition by autologous T cells. (shengsci.com)
  • Baxter International recognized the potential of cell therapy and signed an agreement which resulted in significant investment with Slavin at Hadassah Medical Center for further development of new approaches based on cell therapy for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and organ transplantation based on new methods for regulation rather than non-specific suppression of the immune system. (wikipedia.org)
  • It uses a person s own T cells, which are part of the immune system. (survivornet.com)
  • Both the innate immune response (especially NK cells) and the acquired immune response (virus-specific CD4 and CD8 cells) have a critical role in clearing the infection ( 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Autoimmune diseases are usually complex and multifactorial, characterized by aberrant production of autoreactive immune cells and/or autoantibodies against healthy cells and tissues. (frontiersin.org)
  • Autoimmune diseases are complex diseases characterized by the loss of immunological tolerance to self-antigens and sustained aberrant immunological response against healthy cells and tissues, leading ultimately to the overproduction of autoreactive immune cells and/or autoantibodies ( 1 , 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Adaptive immune cells, including B and T cells, have been demonstrated to be primary contributors to the overactive immune response and overproduction of antibodies. (frontiersin.org)
  • For a long time, stem cells have been utilized to renew the immune system for radiation or chemo- therapy treated patients. (bmrat.org)
  • Immune function abnormalities in peripheral blood mononuclear cell cytokine expression differentiates stages of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma/mycosis fungoides. (uams.edu)
  • Besides modification based on a second-generation CAR, more advanced CAR-immune cell therapeutics are being tested, which utilize precise insertion of genes to circumvent graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) or employ a dual targeting approach and adapter CARs in order to avoid therapy resistance caused by antigen loss. (nature.com)
  • Normally, potentially malignant cells are continuously eliminated by the immune system, but cancer cells can accumulate certain mutations, which allow them to escape these mechanisms [ 2 ]. (nature.com)
  • Cancer immunotherapies aim to support or boost the patient's immune system to enable the effective clearance of cancer cells. (nature.com)
  • One way to achieve this is to genetically modify immune cells, mainly T cells and recently also natural killer (NK) cells, to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). (nature.com)
  • Furthermore, the so-called adapter CARs have been developed by splitting antigen recognition and CAR-immune cell activation. (nature.com)
  • The addition of separate adapter molecules (AMs) specific for tumor antigens and CAR-immune cells targeting these AMs allows a more precise and temporally limited therapy. (nature.com)
  • CAR-modified immune cells are expanded until sufficient cell numbers are attained and are adoptively transferred into the patient to fight malignant cells. (nature.com)
  • Prior to infusion of the CAR-modified immune cells, lymphodepletion is performed in most therapeutic settings to allow efficient cell engraftment [ 10 ]. (nature.com)
  • Long-term engraftment of allogeneic cells necessitates eluding immune-mediated rejection, which is currently achieved by matching for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) expression, immunosuppression, and/or delivery of donor-derived cells to sanctuary sites. (ashpublications.org)
  • Furthermore, T cells and NK cells complement each other in that certain immune suppression mechanisms taken by tumor cells that are effective against T cells, such as the downregulation of human leukocyte antigens (HLA), have proven to be stimulatory for NK cells. (molcells.org)
  • Toll-like receptor family (TLRs), pattern recognition receptors, is expressed not only on immune cells but also on non-immune cells, including cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, and vascular endothelial cells. (biomedcentral.com)
  • MDSCs are characterized by myeloid origin, immature state, and most importantly by their potent ability to suppress different aspects of immune responses, especially T cell proliferation and cytokine production [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is usually maintained in an asymptomatic and latent form by the host immune system, and primarily by EBV-specific cytotoxic T cells (CTLs). (researchgate.net)
  • Recent studies have shown that soluble factors elaborated by human T lymphocytes enhance erythroid burst formation by human peripheral blood null cells. (shengsci.com)
  • 3 Autologous lymphocytes genetically modified with the TCR for MART-1/Melan-A have been adoptively transferred to patients with advanced melanoma. (haematologica.org)
  • Although human CD20 has previously been described as functional selection marker and suicide gene after retroviral transfer to T lymphocytes, 9 , 10 the specificities of these T cells were unknown, and therefore a potential effect of CD20 on antigen-specific T-cell functions could not be investigated. (haematologica.org)
  • Slavin pioneered the use of immunotherapy mediated by allogeneic donor lymphocytes and innovative methods for stem cell transplantation for the cure of hematological malignancies and solid tumors, and using hematopoietic stem cells for induction of transplantation tolerance to bone marrow and donor allografts. (wikipedia.org)
  • In early 1987 Slavin introduced the concept of cancer immunotherapy using donor lymphocytes infusion (DLI) for the treatment and prevention of recurrent disease and pioneered the use of adaptive allogeneic cell-mediated immunotherapy and cytokine-activated lymphocytes for both treatment and prevention of relapse following allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. (wikipedia.org)
  • This was associated with increased infiltration of macrophages, lymphocytes, and mast cells. (oaji.net)
  • The disease is progressive with markedly elevated levels of EBV DNA in the blood and infiltration of organs by EBV-positive lymphocytes. (frontiersin.org)
  • Other authors, particularly when defining severe CAEBV disease, require both an elevated level of EBV in the blood as well as infiltration of tissues by EBV-positive lymphocytes ( 16 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • CD8+ T cells, also called cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL), are one subtype of T cell ( 6 ), characterized by robust production of interferon (IFN)-γ and cytolytic activities via perforin (PRF)/granzymes (GZM) or Fas mechanisms to kill target cells ( 7 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Particularly, NME is an idiopathic inflammatory disease of the CNS that is characterized by prominent necrosis and infiltration of inflammatory cells, including lymphocytes, plasma cells, and monocytes or histiocytes into the cerebral cortex and/or white matter, hippocampus, thalamus, and leptomeninges. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Potential effects of forced CD20 expression on T-cell function were investigated by comparing CD20- and mock-transduced cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific T cells for cytolysis, cytokine release and proliferation. (haematologica.org)
  • Burganova G. Liver cells proliferation and apoptosis in patients with alcoholic liver disease after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation / G. Burganova, S. Abdulkhakov, I. Gazizov, A. Gumerova, M. Titiova, A. Odintcova, A. Kiassov // BioNanoScience. (kpfu.ru)
  • Burganova G.R. Peripheral blood mononuclear cell transplantation stimulates hepatocytes proliferation in patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis / G.R. Burganova, S.R. Abdulkhakov, I. M. Gazizov, A. A. Gumerova, M.A. Titova, R. Deev, A. P. Kiyasov // UEG Journal: Abstract Issue. (kpfu.ru)
  • In this study, in attempt to provide fresh information about the impact of CS on proliferation of EPCs to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms of the diseases related to CS in cellular level, we assessed the proliferation of EPCs after interfering the cells with a series of concentrations of CSE for various times of exposure in vitro . (hindawi.com)
  • Initial control of EBV in healthy persons involves NK cells that can kill virus-infected cells ( 3 , 4 ) and secrete IFN-γ, which inhibits B cell proliferation, and monocytes, which release chemokines in response to virus infection ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • In each of these diseases, genes that play a role in the proliferation or activation of CD8+ T cells have been found to be affected by epigenetic modifications. (frontiersin.org)
  • Both MDSC phenotypes pre-ASCT but not post-ASCT similarly suppressed in vitro autologous T and natural killer T cell proliferation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The presence of inflammatory cytokines after high-dose chemotherapy leads to proliferation and activation of MDSCs originating from autologous hematopoietic progenitors at the time of engraftment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of adoptive T-cell therapy of cancer is to selectively confer immunity against tumor cells. (haematologica.org)
  • Clones from three patients with a partial response or stable disease recognized antigens expressed on renal cell carcinoma tumor cells. (aacrjournals.org)
  • CD8 + CTL-recognizing minor H antigens on tumor cells can be isolated posttransplant and could contribute to the graft- versus -tumor effect. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Researchers hope the changed T cells will be better at recognizing and killing tumor cells. (survivornet.com)
  • elicits antiproliferative and proapoptotic activities in vitro in solid and hematologic tumor cells. (medscape.com)
  • Unlike primary NK cells, those prepared from iPSCs can be prepared with a homogeneous quality and are easily modified to exert a desired response to tumor cells. (molcells.org)
  • ALCL was recognized in 1985, when tumor cells consistently demonstrated labeling by the monoclonal antibody Ki-1, a marker later shown to recognize the CD30 antigen. (medscape.com)
  • As such, stem cell therapy cannot be regarded as a valid therapeutic option for patients with cardiovascular disease in the present era of evidenced-based medicine, yet it holds great hope for the future. (escardio.org)
  • Preclinical and some small-scaled clinical trials have suggested feasibility and safety of cardiac stem cell therapy. (escardio.org)
  • Cell therapy is currently emerging as a potential new treatment for post MI patients with the assumption that recolonization of the areas of scarred myocardium with exogenously supplied surrogates or precursors of cardiomyocytes can restore function and ultimately affect clinical outcomes. (escardio.org)
  • Repair of scar tissue constitutes a challenge for cardiac stem cell therapy due to lack of adequate nutrition and homing signals necessary for stem cells' engraftment and survival. (escardio.org)
  • The data support the broad value of CD20 as safety switch in adoptive T-cell therapy. (haematologica.org)
  • In this study, we investigated the use of CD20 as safety switch after retroviral transfer to T cells with different cytomegalovirus (CMV) specificities, and conclude that CD20 may be broadly applicable as safeguard in adoptive T-cell therapy. (haematologica.org)
  • These observations that confirmed the therapeutic benefits of cell therapy led to the development of new concepts for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors focusing on utilizing well-tolerated non-myeloablative stem cell transplantation as a platform for cell therapy of cancer targeting killer cells against chemotherapy-resistant malignant cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • Progenitor cell therapy describes the use of multipotent cells of various cell lineages (autologous or allogeneic) for tissue repair and/or regeneration. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • Progenitor cell therapy is being investigated for the treatment of damaged myocardium resulting from acute or chronic cardiac ischemia and for refractory angina. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • For individuals who have acute cardiac ischemia who receive progenitor cell therapy, the evidence includes 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 200 patients, numerous small RCTs, and meta-analyses of these RCTs. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • For individuals who have chronic cardiac ischemia who receive progenitor cell therapy, the evidence includes a nonrandomized comparative trial and systematic reviews of smaller RCTs. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • For individuals who have refractory angina who receive progenitor cell therapy, the evidence includes phase 2 trials and a phase 3 pivotal trial. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • Additional larger trials are needed to determine whether progenitor cell therapy improves health outcomes in patients with refractory angina. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • Zakirova E. Use of the active 3D matrix in combination with gene and cell therapy to stimulate skin regeneration (P260) / M Zhuravleva E Garanina A Salmakova A P Kiassov A A Rizvanov // ESGCT XXV Anniversary Congress in Collaboration with the German Society for Gene Therapy October 17-20, 2017 Berlin, Germany. (kpfu.ru)
  • This chapter provides an overview of the key role of hEPC in promoting angiogenesis and their potential use for cell therapy. (intechopen.com)
  • In preclinical and clinical studies, progenitor cell therapy (cord blood and mesenchymal stem cells) has shown promise in reversing the underlying pathology of SNHL, the loss of cochlear sensory hair cells. (intechopen.com)
  • Progenitor cell therapy may also allow functional reorganization of the auditory pathways including primary auditory cortex (Heschl's gyrus). (intechopen.com)
  • We will present a summary of the effect of hearing loss on auditory development, existing preclinical and clinical data on progenitor cell therapy, and its potential role in the (re)habilitation of non-genetic SNHL. (intechopen.com)
  • It includes the possible stem cell therapy mechanisms involved and outcomes recorded so far, the limitations of using these regenerative medicines, and the progressive improvement in stem cell therapy by adopting approaches like PiggyBac, Sleeping Beauty, and the Sendai virus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The choice of chemotherapy depends on several factors, including the patient's performance status, age, renal function, desire for inpatient or outpatient therapy, and likelihood of receiving future autologous stem cell transplantation. (medscape.com)
  • In elderly patients or patients in whom autologous transplantation is not possible in the future, melphalan and prednisone (MP) therapy is preferred because of its ease of administration and low toxicity. (medscape.com)
  • Evolving insights in the pathogenesis and therapy of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome). (uams.edu)
  • Novel biomarkers, dysregulated epigenetics, and therapy in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. (uams.edu)
  • New targets of therapy in T-cell lymphomas. (uams.edu)
  • Special advances are achieved in HER-positive tumors using targeted therapy with drugs which suppress the tumor cell growth factors (trastuzumab, herceptin). (cttjournal.com)
  • Human Myoblast Genome Therapy (HMGT) is a platform technology of cell transplantation, nuclear transfer, and tissue engineering. (jgc301.com)
  • Cell therapy, however, holds the promise of repleting the damage heart with new contractile cells that can be engi-neered to secrete concoctions that promote healing by recruiting new blood vessel development or angiogenesis. (jgc301.com)
  • Lately, CAR-NK cell therapies have also come into focus as novel therapeutic options to address hurdles related to CAR-T cell therapies, such as therapy-induced side effects. (nature.com)
  • Most CAR-T cell-based gene therapy products that are under clinical evaluation consist of autologous enriched T cells, whereas CAR-NK cell-based approaches can be generated from allogeneic donors. (nature.com)
  • An autologous CAR-T or NK cell therapy comprises several steps as shown in Fig. 1 . (nature.com)
  • Among all, cell transplantation therapy is considered the most favourable treatment strategy for femoral head necrosis. (ijpsonline.com)
  • The main objective of this communication is to study the treatment of femoral head necrosis with cell replacement therapy and also its effects by focusing on the disease stages. (ijpsonline.com)
  • Sadan O, Melamed E, Offen D. Bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Mesenchymal stem cells induced to secrete neurotrophic factors attenuate quinolinic acid toxicity: a potential therapy for Huntington's disease. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Sadan O, Shemesh N, Cohen Y, Melamed E, Offen D. Adult neurotrophic factor-secreting stem cells: a potential novel therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Although there was evidence of a response to CTD (M-protein 34 g/L), bortezomib and dexamethasone treatment was initiated as an alternative, but this was discontinued after three cycles due to progressive disease (M-protein 49 g/L). The patient was then treated with lenalidomide and dexamethasone with the aim of reducing disease burden prior to high-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. (bmj.com)
  • No obvious correlations between clinical parameters, including age, karyotype, existence of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria clones, pretreatment blood counts, progenitor cell counts, and the response to immunosuppressive therapy (IST), were found. (springermedizin.at)
  • We also examined the numbers of colony-forming progenitor cells (CFUs) before and after therapy. (springermedizin.at)
  • For all eight dogs, the owners considered euthanasia but accepted cell therapy as a last possibility. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Here, we demonstrated the feasibility of using autologous urine-derived stem cells (USCs) seeded on small intestinal submucosa (SIS) to repair a urethral defect in a rabbit model. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Determine the safety and feasibility of administering T cells expressing an anti-BCMA CAR to patients with MM. (survivornet.com)
  • This phase I trial assessed the safety, efficacy, and immunologic responses to minor histocompatibility antigens following nonmyeloablative allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation as treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Eight patients received conditioning with fludarabine and low-dose total body irradiation followed by hematopoietic cell transplantation from an HLA-matched sibling donor. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma with allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation after nonmyeloablative conditioning with fludarabine/total body irradiation is feasible and may induce tumor regression or stabilization in some patients. (aacrjournals.org)
  • The bone morrow contains several stem cell types including hematopoetic stem cells, endothelial progenitor cells, mesenchymal (stromal) stem cells and multipotent adult progenitor cells. (escardio.org)
  • The use of CD20 as suicide gene was investigated in CMV specific T cells and in T cells genetically modified with an antigen specific T-cell receptor. (haematologica.org)
  • T cells can be genetically modified to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that specifically target malignancy-associated antigens. (survivornet.com)
  • Autologous T cells genetically modified to express CARs targeting the B-cell antigen B-lymphocyte antigen CD19 (CD19) have caused complete remissions in a small number of patients with leukemia or lymphoma. (survivornet.com)
  • Allogeneic-donor-derived cells can be genetically modified to eliminate expression of HLA-A. (ashpublications.org)
  • There already exist several protocols to genetically modify and differentiate iPSCs into NK cells, and each has its own advantages with regards to immunotherapies. (molcells.org)
  • 1 , 2 The anti-tumor effect of DLI is mediated by donor T cells recognizing allo-antigens on the malignant cells of the recipient. (haematologica.org)
  • Donor T cells may also induce GvHD due to recognition of allo-antigens on non-malignant tissues of the patient. (haematologica.org)
  • Using procedures developed by Slavin and his team, treatment of cancer is based on bright rather than aggressive treatment with conventional chemotherapy, which is associated with immediate and late procedure-related toxicity and mortality, aiming at selective elimination of all malignant cells including cancer stem cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • As such, innovative reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) or non-myeloablative stem cell transplantation (NST) was pioneered by Slavin for safer stem cell transplantation for the treatment of malignant and life-threatening non-malignant disorders correctable by using stem cells and post-transplant immunotherapy if indicated for all patients in need. (wikipedia.org)
  • Increased expression of CTLA-4 in malignant T-cells from patients with mycosis fungoides -- cutaneous T cell lymphoma. (uams.edu)
  • PC-ALCL is one of the primary cutaneous CD30 + T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders, a wide spectrum of disease, with lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) at the benign end of the spectrum and PC-ALCL at the malignant end. (medscape.com)
  • T-cell receptor (TCR) gene transfer is an attractive strategy for rapid in vitro generation of high numbers of antigen specific T cells. (haematologica.org)
  • The method of stimulating isolated cells with CSE in vitro has been explored and frequently applied to determine the direct causes in the relationships between cigarette smoking and cellular functions [ 15 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Patients were monitored for donor engraftment of myeloid and lymphoid cells, for clinical response by serial imaging, and for immunologic response by in vitro isolation of donor-derived CD8 + CTLs recognizing recipient minor histocompatibility (H) antigens. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Although liver failure can be treated via hepatocyte transplantation, it also faces multiple problems comprising the shortage of high-quality hepatocytes sources, rejection of allogeneic transplants, difficulty to expand, and losing hepatic characteristics in vitro [ 7 , 8 ]. (springer.com)
  • We have constructed a novel anti-BCMA CAR that can specifically recognize BCMA- expressing target cells in vitro and eradicate BCMA-expressing tumors in mice. (survivornet.com)
  • Most CD8 cells are directed to lytic antigens initially, and these cells rapidly undergo apoptosis ( 7 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • CAR-expression on T or NK cells allows them to specifically target cancer cells via recognition of tumor associated antigens. (nature.com)
  • Sixty percent of cases express 1 or more T-cell antigens (CD3 + , CD43, or CD45RO). (medscape.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Stem-cell transplantation in the motor cortex delays ALS progression and improves quality of life. (cellsurgicalnetwork.com)
  • CD133(+) stem cells are known to have the capacity to differentiate into neural lineages. (cellsurgicalnetwork.com)
  • Autologous USCs were obtained and characterized, and their capacity to differentiate into urothelial cells (UCs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) was tested. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Autologous USCs could be easily collected and induced to differentiate into UCs and SMCs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our bodies contain a pool of stem cells that have the ability to differentiate into any other cell type in the body. (bmrat.org)
  • Stem cells are widely defined by two main characteristics: the ability to self-renew (divide in a way that reproduces more identical stem cells) and to differentiate (to turn stem cells into specialized cells that form different organs and tissues). (bmrat.org)
  • Several preliminary reports have demonstrated that local stem cell transplantation in patients with acute myocardial infarction is safe and may lead to improved myocardial function and perfusion. (escardio.org)
  • Stem-cell transplantation into the frontal motor cortex in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients. (cellsurgicalnetwork.com)
  • Ten patients with confirmed ALS without transplantation were used as a control group. (cellsurgicalnetwork.com)
  • RESULTS: The autologous transplantation of CD133(+) stem cells into the frontal motor cortex is a safe and well-tolerated procedure in ALS patients. (cellsurgicalnetwork.com)
  • A cell-based tissue-engineered urethra may be an alternative for patients who have complicated long strictures and need urethral reconstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • RIC or NST made it possible to apply much safer curative stem cell transplantation for every patient in need with no lower or upper age restriction, including patients with less than optimal clinical conditions that would not be eligible for the standard myeloablative stem cell transplantation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Between May 2005 and February 2010, 126 consecutive patients underwent intramyocardial cell injection. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is the optimal treatment for pediatric patients with high-risk or intermediate-acute myeloid leukemia. (blood-genomics.com)
  • Patients with CAEBV in the United States most often present with disease involving B or T cells, while in Asia, the disease usually involves T or NK cells. (frontiersin.org)
  • These patients are unable to control EBV infection and have infiltration of tissues by EBV positive T, NK, or less often B cells. (frontiersin.org)
  • Some patients with CAEBV have been reported to have impaired NK cell ( 8 ) or T cell activity ( 9 - 13 ) against EBV-infected cells. (frontiersin.org)
  • In addition, reduced numbers of EBV-specific T cells have been described in patients with CAEBV disease ( 10 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Unlike healthy persons with infectious mononucleosis, patients with CAEBV disease often have low numbers of EBV-specific CD8 cells ( 10 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • A recent study showed that patients with CAEBV or infectious mononucleosis have a decrease in the TCR-beta repertoire and expanded T cell clones in their peripheral blood compared with healthy carriers of EBV ( 14 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of allogeneic umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TH-SC01) for complex perianal fistula in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Adult patients with complex treatment-refractory CD perianal fistulas (pfCD) were enrolled and received a single intralesional injection of 120 million TH-SC01 cells. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In March 2018, allogeneic, expanded, adipose-derived stem cells (Darvadstrocel) were approved by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas in adult patients with non-active/mildly active luminal CD [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We also present the data of our own research concerning evaluation of the prognostic role of cytokines and lymphocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood of the TNBC patients. (cttjournal.com)
  • About 20% of patients with peripheral arterial disease are asymptomatic, sometimes because they are not active enough to trigger leg ischemia. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Eight patients (16 %) did not respond to treatment, and one died shortly after transplantation. (springermedizin.at)
  • Together, both IST and stem cell transplantation are reasonable treatment options for patients with AA. (springermedizin.at)
  • Human endothelial progenitor cells (hEPCs) are adult stem cells, located in the bone marrow and peripheral blood. (intechopen.com)
  • For example, embryonic stem cells exist only at the earliest stage of embryo and adult stem cells appear during fetal development and are retained throughout life. (bmrat.org)
  • A blastocyst contains an inner cell mass including a clump of around 150 cells that eventually will generate the entire body of the adult animal. (bmrat.org)
  • This is done by re-activating critical genes that define embryonic stem cells to make adult stem cells to revert to an embryonic-like state of pluripotency. (bmrat.org)
  • This way of making iPSCs from adult cells circumvents the need to destroy an embryo from living donor. (bmrat.org)
  • Adult stem cells were firstly isolated from bone marrow in mice (Spangrude, Heimfeld, and Weissman, 1988) and later in humans. (bmrat.org)
  • Erythropoietin up-regulates SOCS2 in neuronal progenitor cells derived from SVZ of adult rat. (uams.edu)
  • Myoblasts cultured from satellite cells of adult muscle biopsies survive, develop, and function to revitalize degenerative muscles upon transplantation. (jgc301.com)
  • CD20-transduced T cells with and without co-transferred T-cell receptor were efficiently eliminated by complement dependent cytotoxicity induced by therapeutic anti-CD20 antibody rituximab. (haematologica.org)
  • To compare the heterogeneities of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) derived from different donors and test their therapeutic variations in mouse liver fibrosis model. (researchsquare.com)
  • The aims of this article are to review the current knowledge regarding therapeutic mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells in acute liver failure, to discuss recent advancements in preclinical and clinical studies in the treatment of mesenchymal stem cells, and to summarize the methodological improvement of mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in treating liver failure. (springer.com)
  • The therapeutic approach to renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is guided by the probability of cure, which is related directly to the stage or degree of tumor dissemination. (medscape.com)
  • In order to find more promising treatments to stimulate renal repair, stem cell-based technology has been proposed as a potentially therapeutic option. (biomedcentral.com)
  • So as a new therapeutic approach, stem cells are under research with a focus on reducing the burden of several kidney diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Recently, stem cells are being engineered to carry therapeutic reagents to target tumor sites. (bmrat.org)
  • HLA-A disruption from donor cells is a step toward generating allogeneic cells as an off-the-shelf therapeutic. (ashpublications.org)
  • To determine therapeutic potential of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC), we need to understand better correlation between the metabolic/energy status of the cells and stages of stem cell differentiation during hematopoiesis. (gov.rs)
  • Recently, mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC)-derived small extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as a potential new therapeutic agent for stroke treatment. (explorationpub.com)
  • Moreover, it seems that paracrine action of skeletal myoblasts facilitate neighboring cardiomyocytes to maintain their replicative potential and/or stimulate differentiation of native cardiac stem cells (8,9). (escardio.org)
  • The activation, differentiation, and development of CD8+ T cells can be affected by numerous inflammatory cytokines, transcription factors, and chemokines. (frontiersin.org)
  • The activation, differentiation, and development of CD8+ T cells is accompanied by large-scale changes in the coordinated expression of numerous inflammatory cytokines, transcription factors (TFs) and chemokines that are correlated with their survival, effector function, and self-renewal ( 7 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Accordingly, scientists have developed protocols for the expansion, genetic modification and differentiation of stem cells to NK cells. (molcells.org)
  • When administered post-stroke, mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) induce neuroprotection, promote brain remodeling and plasticity, and enhance neurological recovery in rodents and non-human primates via mechanisms that involve immunomodulation and anti-inflammation. (explorationpub.com)
  • Human mesenchymal stromal cell transplantation modulates neuroinflammatory milieu in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Autoimmune side effects, however, remain a risk, emphasizing the relevance of a suicide mechanism allowing in vivo elimination of infused T cells. (haematologica.org)
  • Various cytokines, transcription factors, and other regulatory molecules have been found to be differentially methylated in CD8+ T cells in autoimmune diseases. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, mounting evidence has suggested that CD8+ T cells, in particular, play an important role in the induction, progression, pathogenesis, and protection for autoimmune diseases ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • In autoimmune diseases, these target cells killed by autoreactive CD8+ T cells can release numerous autoantigens to induce the overproduction of autoantibodies, and finally lead to the death of self-cells. (frontiersin.org)
  • hEPCs have been used for cell-based therapies due to their capacity to contribute in the re-endothelialization of injured blood vessels and neovascularization in ischemic tissues. (intechopen.com)
  • Longitudinal analysis of CD4+ T cell levels in peripheral blood and in tissues at necropsy revealed that they were preserved in 4'-ethynyl-2-fluoro-2'-deoxyadenosine-treated BLT mice (Figure S1). (natap.org)
  • Organs and tissues are built up by specialized cells from the pool of stem cells that form shortly after fertilization. (bmrat.org)
  • To determine the safety and efficacy of intramyocardial autologous blood stem cell injection for cardiomyopathy. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Ruengsakulrach P, Visudharom K, Chaothawee L, Belkin M. Safety and Efficacy of Intramyocardial Implantation of Peripheral Blood Stem Cell for Cardiomyopathy. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • The bone-marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) provide an alternative source of endothelial cells (ECs) that contributes to neovessel formation in endothelium structure [ 4 , 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • These cells can be differentiated into mature endothelial cells, which are involved in processes of angiogenesis and vessel regeneration. (intechopen.com)
  • Systemic treatment with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells ameliorates clinical and pathological features in the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis murine model. (jamanetwork.com)
  • METHODS: ABL602 candidates were compared in terms of binding activity, T-cell activation, and tumor-killing activities. (bvsalud.org)
  • The idea of myocardial regeneration with stem cell transplantation after myocardial infarction receives tremendous interest. (escardio.org)
  • In addition, the urethral caliber, speed of urothelial regeneration, content of smooth muscle, and vessel density were significantly improved in the group with autologous USC-seeded SIS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 1 Treatment with progenitor cells (i.e., stem cells) offers potential benefits beyond those of standard medical care, including the potential for repair and/or regeneration of damaged myocardium. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • Thus, it has been shown that early EPCs release cytokines that promote tissue regeneration and neovasculogenesis, whereas late EPC and endothelial colony forming cells (ECFCs) contribute to the formation of blood vessels and stimulate tube formation. (intechopen.com)
  • There was no difference in transplantation-related toxicity (TRT) in terms of infection, hepatic dysfunction, oral mucositis, and engraftment syndrome between the haploidentical HSCT and HLA-matched HSCT groups. (blood-genomics.com)
  • Compared with the reference 1+1 antibody, ABL602 did not induce the release of cytokines including interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α in the healthy donor-derived peripheral blood mononuclear cell. (bvsalud.org)
  • Transfer of HSV-tk to DLI preserves the beneficial anti-tumor effect and allows in vivo elimination of donor T cells if severe GvHD occurs. (haematologica.org)
  • The only curative treatment for ALF is liver transplantation, but there are many restrictions on the application of liver transplantation because of financial considerations, a shortage of donor livers, and immunosuppression-related complications [ 3 ]. (springer.com)
  • Go to Renal Cell Carcinoma Treatment Protocols , Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma , and Sarcomatoid and Rhabdoid Renal Cell Carcinoma for complete information on these topics. (medscape.com)
  • To view a multidisciplinary tumor board case discussion, see Memorial Sloan Kettering e-Tumor Boards: Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma . (medscape.com)
  • Surgical resection remains the only known effective treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma, and it also is used for palliation in metastatic disease. (medscape.com)
  • Stem cells may provide an alternative treatment for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. (cellsurgicalnetwork.com)
  • Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) contribute to neovascularization and play an important role in the development of these diseases. (hindawi.com)
  • The self-renewal and proliferative nature of stem cells raised the hope to fight against various diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies are on the verge of becoming powerful immunotherapeutic tools for combating hematological diseases confronted with pressing medical needs. (nature.com)
  • Large numbers of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), a mixture of monocytic and granulocytic cells, accumulate during many pathologic conditions, including cancer, infectious diseases, trauma, and sepsis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Adverse side effects, however, may occur and lead to severe autoimmunity or graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), emphasizing the relevance of a suicide mechanism that allows efficient in vivo elimination of infused T cells. (haematologica.org)
  • Severe veno-occlusive disease after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation for high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma: report of a successfully managed case and a literature review of veno-occlusive disease. (unicatt.it)
  • Moderate to severe PAD commonly causes diminished or absent peripheral (popliteal, tibialis posterior, dorsalis pedis) pulses. (msdmanuals.com)
  • European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation Severe Aplastic Anaemia Working Party. (springermedizin.at)
  • A decreased incidence of peripheral neuropathy has been observed with SC administration compared with the IV route. (medscape.com)
  • Proteomics is a powerful approach to study the whole set of proteins expressed in an organism, organ, tissue or cell resulting in valuable information on physiological or pathological state of a biological system. (oaji.net)
  • With sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), the damaged hair cells of the organ of Corti within the cochlea interfere with typical hearing and, as a result, cause impaired language development. (intechopen.com)
  • Interestingly, contradictory data exist for transformation of bone marrow derived progenitor cells (BMPC) into new cardiomyocytes and alternative mechanisms as enhanced neovascularization, enhanced scar tissue formation due to augmented inflammatory response and decreased apoptosis have been suggested for the benefical effects of these cells on myocardial function after myocardial infarction (4). (escardio.org)
  • Moreover, inflammatory cell infiltration and fibrosis were found in the control group with only SIS, but not in the experimental autologous USC-seeded SIS group. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These porous microstructures allow cell infiltration into the matrix and have fewer heterogeneous cellular proteins, thereby preventing complications, such as inflammatory reactions, fibrosis, calcification, and graft shrinkage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The histopathological changes such as the infiltration of inflammatory cells, edema, and fibrosis were also examined. (oaji.net)
  • It is possible that melatonin protects against IR-induced lung injury via the downregulation of this pathway and attenuation of inflammatory cells infiltration. (oaji.net)
  • The plaques contain lipids, inflammatory cells, smooth muscle. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The number of cells prior to injection was 46.1 ± 36.5 million cells. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Combined coronary artery surgery and cell injection were performed in 33.8% of ICM cases. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • The study demonstrated that local injection of TH-SC01 cells might be an effective and safe treatment for complex treatment-refractory pfCD after conventional and/or biological treatments fail (ClinicalTrials.gov ID, NCT04939337). (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the 1970s, Friedenstein and colleagues [1] first reported that locally applied culture-expanded populations of bone marrow stroma-derived fibroblastic cells remained at their injection sites under the kidney capsule, where an ectopic hematopoiesis was initiated. (stemcellslab.net)
  • Intravenous mesenchymal stem cells improve survival and motor function in experimental amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (jamanetwork.com)
  • In experimental and clinical studies unselected mononuclear bone marrow cells as well as specific subpopulations have been used for transplantation. (escardio.org)
  • A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). (mdpi.com)
  • Reversible proteasome inhibition disrupts pathways supporting cell growth, thus decreasing cancer cell survival. (medscape.com)
  • Sadan O, Melamed E, Offen D. Intrastriatal transplantation of neurotrophic factor-secreting human mesenchymal stem cells improves motor function and extends survival in R6/2 transgenic mouse model for Huntington's disease. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Overall, this evidence has suggested that progenitor cell treatment may be a promising intervention, but robust data on clinical outcomes are lacking. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • Results of the nonrandomized trial are encouraging, because this is the first controlled trial that has reported a significant mortality benefit for progenitor cell treatment. (southcarolinablues.com)
  • The only proven effective treatment for the disease is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. (frontiersin.org)
  • Similarly, it opens a new path for the treatment and repair of damaged renal cells. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stem cells are not only widely used for regenerative medicine, but are also considered as a useful tool for cancer treatment. (bmrat.org)
  • Cancer vaccines based on the knowledge of cancer stem cells have been studied and applied for cancer treatment. (bmrat.org)
  • Until now, the recanalization of occluded blood vessels via thrombolysis and thrombectomy, although highly potent, remains the only treatment in humans that enhances stroke outcome. (explorationpub.com)
  • Treatment was frequently interrupted and dose adjusted to account for neutropenia and despite a minor response after six cycles (starting M-protein 47 g/L, finishing M-protein 34 g/L), in October 2009, she proceeded with stem cell mobilisation. (bmj.com)