Stem cells for COPD
Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been identified as one possible strategy for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our previous studies have demonstrated that MSC administration…
Stem cell therapy for Knee Arthritis
Background: Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent joint disease and a frequent cause of joint pain, functional loss, and disability. Osteoarthritis often becomes chronic, and conventional treatments have demonstrated only modest…
Stem cell therapy for peripheral arterial disease
Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common cause of disability and mortality. Up to one third of patients are not susceptible to traditional revascularization and may benefit from stem…
Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Transplantation: A Neurorestorative Therapy for Stroke
A decade long focus on neuroprotection for stroke and neural injury, and its failure to translate into the clinical setting has led to a major shift of focus from neuroprotection…