Assessment of immune modulation strategies to enhance survival and integration of human neural progenitor cells in rodent models of spinal cord injury.
Zijian Lou, Alex Post, Narihito Nagoshi, James Hong, Nader Hejrati, Jonathon Chon Teng Chio, Mohamad Khazaei, Michael G Fehlings
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Abstract
Regenerative therapies are currently lacking for spinal cord injury (SCI). Neural progenitor cells (NPCs) have emerged as a promising therapeutic approach. To facilitate translation of NPCs into the clinic, studying human NPCs in rodent models is required. The preclinical study of human NPCs in rodent models of SCI necessitates an optimal selection of immunomodulatory strategies, requiring a balance between modulating the immune system and preserving its functionality.
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STEM CELLS Translational Medicine is a monthly, peer-reviewed, largely online, open access journal.
STEM CELLS Translational Medicine works to advance the utilization of cells for clinical therapy. By bridging stem cell molecular and biological research and helping speed translations of emerging lab discoveries into clinical trials, STEM CELLS Translational Medicine will help move applications of these critical investigations closer to accepted best patient practices and ultimately improve outcomes.
The journal encourages original research articles and concise reviews describing laboratory investigations of stem cells, including their characterization and manipulation, and the translation of their clinical aspects of from the bench to patient care. STEM CELLS Translational Medicine covers all aspects of translational cell studies, including bench research, first-in-human case studies, and relevant clinical trials.