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Differential efficacy of human mesenchymal stem cells based on source of origin.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 1 Nov 2014
Collins Erin, Gu Fei, Qi Maosong, Molano Ivan, Ruiz Phillip, Sun Lingyun, Gilkeson Gary S
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are useful in tissue repair but also possess immunomodulatory properties. Murine and uncontrolled human trials suggest efficacy of MSCs in treating lupus. Autologous cells are preferable; however, recent studies suggest that lupus-derived MSCs lack efficacy in treating disease. Thus, the optimum derivation of MSCs for use in lupus is unknown. It is also unknown which in vitro assays...
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