Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a deterministic curative procedure for various hematologic disorders and congenital immunodeficiency.Despite its increased use,the mortality rate for patients unde...Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a deterministic curative procedure for various hematologic disorders and congenital immunodeficiency.Despite its increased use,the mortality rate for patients undergoing this procedure remains high,mainly due to the perceived risk of exacerbating graft-versushost disease(GVHD).However,even with immunosuppressive agents,some patients still develop GVHD.Advanced mesenchymal stem/stromal cell(MSC)strategies have been proposed to achieve better therapeutic outcomes,given their immunosuppressive potential.However,the efficacy and trial designs have varied among the studies,and some research findings appear contradictory due to the challenges in characterizing the in vivo effects of MSCs.This review aims to provide real insights into this clinical entity,emphasizing diagnostic,and therapeutic considerations and generating pathophysiology hypotheses to identify research avenues.The indications and timing for the clinical application of MSCs are still subject to debate.展开更多
文摘Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a deterministic curative procedure for various hematologic disorders and congenital immunodeficiency.Despite its increased use,the mortality rate for patients undergoing this procedure remains high,mainly due to the perceived risk of exacerbating graft-versushost disease(GVHD).However,even with immunosuppressive agents,some patients still develop GVHD.Advanced mesenchymal stem/stromal cell(MSC)strategies have been proposed to achieve better therapeutic outcomes,given their immunosuppressive potential.However,the efficacy and trial designs have varied among the studies,and some research findings appear contradictory due to the challenges in characterizing the in vivo effects of MSCs.This review aims to provide real insights into this clinical entity,emphasizing diagnostic,and therapeutic considerations and generating pathophysiology hypotheses to identify research avenues.The indications and timing for the clinical application of MSCs are still subject to debate.
