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An Inducible Caspase 9 Suicide Gene to Improve the Safety of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapies
28 Apr 2010
Abstract excerpt
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been infused in hundreds of patients to date, with minimal reported side effects. However, follow-up is limited and long-term side effects are unknown. Because several animal models have raised safety concerns, we sought to develop a system allowing control over the growth and survival of MSCs used therapeutically. We have previously described a suicide system based on an...
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