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  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS).
  • Current disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) primarily target inflammation and reduce disease activity in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS).
  • A significant unmet need exists for treatments that halt MS progression and reverse existing neurological damage.

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  • To review the current knowledge and limitations of various stem cell-based therapies for treating multiple sclerosis.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different stem cell types in MS management.
  • To discuss the potential of stem cells in addressing the challenges of halting MS progression and promoting neural repair.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on stem cell therapies for multiple sclerosis.
  • Analysis of clinical data and study outcomes for different stem cell types, including autologous hematopoietic stem cells (aHSC), mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), neuronal stem cells (NSC), human embryonic stem cells (hESC), and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).
  • Discussion of the mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety profiles, and limitations of these therapies.

Main Results:

  • Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) demonstrates high efficacy in suppressing inflammatory MS activity and improving neurological disability in RRMS patients.
  • Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy presents as a potentially safe and tolerable option, though its clinical utility requires further evaluation.
  • Other cellular therapies are showing early promising results in CNS repair and inflammation reduction for MS.

Conclusions:

  • Stem cell-based therapies, particularly aHSCT, offer a promising avenue for managing inflammatory MS and improving patient outcomes.
  • Further research and clinical trials are necessary to fully establish the efficacy and long-term benefits of various stem cell types for MS treatment and neural repair.
  • Stem cell therapies represent a critical area of development for addressing the progressive nature of multiple sclerosis and reversing neurological deficits.