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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Show Promise in MS Treatment


 

—Rebecca K. Abma

Suggested Reading
Freedman MS, Bar-Or A, Atkins HL, et al. The therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell transplantation as a treatment for multiple sclerosis: consensus report of the International MSCT Study Group. Mult Scler. 2010;16(4):503-510.

Mallam E, Kemp K, Wilkins A, et al. Characterization of in vitro expanded bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from patients with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2010 Jun 11; [Epub ahead of print].

Martino G, Franklin RJ, Van Evercooren AB, et al. Stem cell transplantation in multiple sclerosis: current status and future prospects. Nat Rev Neurol. 2010;6(5):247-255.

Rice CM, Mallam EA, Whone AL, et al. Safety and feasibility of autologous bone marrow cellular therapy in relapsing-progressive multiple sclerosis. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2010;87(6):679-685.

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