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Mesenchymal stromal cells in kidney transplantation
Federica Casiraghi1, Giuseppe Remuzzi
1Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Bergamo, Italy.
Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension
|October 10, 2018
Summary
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) show promise for kidney transplant immunomodulation. Early studies confirm MSC therapy safety and feasibility, with one patient safely discontinuing immunosuppression.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Nephrology
- Cell Therapy
Background:
- Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) are investigated for immunomodulatory cell therapy in kidney transplantation.
- Understanding MSC mechanisms and safety is crucial for clinical application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review novel insights into MSC mechanisms of action.
- To overview initial safety and feasibility studies of MSC in kidney transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Clinical studies involving MSC therapy in kidney transplant recipients.
- Extensive clinical and immunological monitoring of MSC-treated patients.
- Identification of potential biomarkers for MSC immunomodulation.
Main Results:
- MSC therapy demonstrated safety and feasibility in kidney transplant recipients.
- Evidence suggests MSC efficacy in minimizing immunosuppressive drugs.
- A patient successfully discontinued immunosuppression safely, guided by identified biomarkers.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to establish MSC therapy as a standard protocol.
- Elucidating MSC mechanisms and identifying response biomarkers are key.
- Optimizing clinical protocols and patient selection for immunosuppression withdrawal is essential.
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