Autologous mesenchymal stem cell therapy in patients with stroke

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Abstract

Cell therapy is an emerging paradigm in the stroke treatment field and is considered a potential regenerative strategy for patients with fixed neurologic deficits. Various cell types have been used to improve function and recovery after stroke, including embryonic stem cells, immortalized pluripotent stem cells, neural stem/progenitor cells, mononuclear cells, cell lines, and non-neuronal adult stem cells, such as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). This review will focus on the clinical applications of adult stem cell therapy, in particular, the use of autologous MSCs in stroke patients. The results of clinical trials, including the stem cell Application Research and Trials In NeuroloGy (STARTING) trial, are summarized together with the ongoing clinical trials of MSC therapy in adult stroke patients. In addition, the strategies to improve the therapeutic efficacy of MSCs that meet the FDA's regulations on stem cell use for clinical applications will be discussed, from bench (diverse cell sources and culture processes) to bedside (patient selection, blood-brain barrier manipulation, and outcome measures).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCell Therapy for Brain Injury
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages21-35
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9783319150635
ISBN (Print)9783319150628
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2015

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