Safety Study of Intravenously Administered Human Cord Blood Stem Cells in the Treatment of Symptoms Related to Chronic Inflammation – Before Author’s Corrections
Mehling B. M. , Quartararo L. , Manvelyan M. , Wang P. , Wu D. C.
Topic: Stem cells Category: Original Articles
Abstract
Background: Numerous investigations suggest that Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) in general represent a valuable tool for therapy of symptoms related to chronic inflammatory diseases. Blue Horizon Stem Cell Therapy Program conducts research in stem cell and regenerative medicine and has documented more than 600 research procedures.
Materials and Methods: The purpose of our study is primarily to monitor the immune response in order to validate the safety of intravenous infusion of human umbilical cord blood derived MSCs (UC-MSCs), and secondly, to evaluate effects on biomarkers associated with chronic inflammation. Nine patients were treated for conditions associated with chronic inflammation and for the purpose of anti-aging. They have been given one intravenous infusion of UC-MSCs.
Results: Our study of blood test markers of 9 patients with chronic inflammation before and within three months after MSCs treatment demonstrates that there is no significant changes and MSCs treatment was safe for the patients. Analysis of different indicators of chronic inflammation and aging included in initial, 24-hours, two weeks and three months protocols showed that stem cell treatment was safe for the patients; there were no adverse reactions. Moreover data from follow up protocols demonstrates significant improvement in energy level, hair, nails growth and skin conditions.
Conclusions: Intravenously administered UC-MSCs were associated with improvement of symptoms related to chronic inflammation in this investigational study; these findings do not establish that the products are safe or effective. Further close monitoring and inclusion of more patients are necessary to fully characterize the advantages of UC-MSCs application in treatment of symptoms related to chronic inflammation.
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Mehling B. M. , Quartararo L. , Manvelyan M. , Wang P. , Wu D. C.
Safety Study of Intravenously Administered Human Cord Blood Stem Cells in the Treatment of Symptoms Related to Chronic Inflammation – Before Author’s Corrections
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