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Cellular immunology in a historical perspective.

Robert A Good1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida/All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USA. goodr@allkids.org

Immunological Reviews
|August 23, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a life-saving treatment for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and has cured numerous fatal diseases, including autoimmune conditions. Further research explores novel stem cell therapies for complex immune disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Hematology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Human immune system comprises distinct thymus-dependent and antibody-based pathways, exemplified by DiGeorge syndrome and Bruton's XLA.
  • The appendix-sacculus and bursa of Fabricius serve as central lymphoid organs.
  • Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) highlights the role of oxidative burst in microbial killing.

Observation:

  • Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) has proven effective for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), including X-linked SCID.
  • BMT has successfully treated aplastic anemia and numerous other fatal diseases.
  • Experimental autoimmune diseases were cured by BMT, with combined bone and BMT showing efficacy in lupus models.

Findings:

  • BMT alone did not cure lupus or polyarthritis in specific mouse models.

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  • BMT combined with bone (stromal cell) transplants cured experimental autoimmune diseases.
  • Mixed allogeneic and syngeneic BMT prevented/cured autoimmune diseases and glomerulonephritis in mice.
  • Nonmyeloablative BMT with mesenchymal stem cells treated collagen-vascular disease and hypophosphatasia.
  • Mutations in mannan-binding lectin lead to immunodeficiency and recurrent infections.

    • Implications:

    • BMT is a cornerstone therapy for various immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases.
    • Advances in stem cell transplantation offer new hope for previously untreatable conditions.
    • Understanding genetic defects in innate immunity, like MBL deficiency, is crucial for developing targeted therapies.