Strategies to improve the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stromal cells in respiratory diseases

Abstract Due to their anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, antimicrobial, and antifibrotic properties, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been considered a promising alternative for treatment of respiratory diseases. Nevertheless, even though MSC administration has been demonstrated to be safe in cl...

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Main Authors: Luisa H. A. Silva, Mariana A. Antunes, Claudia C. Dos Santos, Daniel J. Weiss, Fernanda F. Cruz, Patricia R. M. Rocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0802-8