Therapeutic Immunomodulation with Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: The Need for In Vivo Clues

Authors

  • L. Dolcetti Department of Haematological Medicine, King’s College London School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom
  • F. Dazzi Department of Haematological Medicine, King’s College London School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/ijts2246-8765.2015.003

Keywords:

Mesenchymal stem/stromal cell, immunomodulation, immunosuppression, tolerance, scaffold, regenerative medicine

Abstract

Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells are effective therapeutic agents for a variety of pathological conditions. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying their action remain largely unknown and biased by in vitro studies. In this concise review we have described recent advances in MSC therapeutics based on in vivo observations. We have also discussed the possibility of using engineering approaches to improve and facilitate deciphering MSC functions.

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Author Biographies

L. Dolcetti, Department of Haematological Medicine, King’s College London School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom

L. Dolcetti studied biology and got his PhD in oncology at the University of Padua. During the PhD, he mainly worked on the biology of myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSC), their phenotype and mechanisms of immunosup- pression in the tumor microenvironment. In 2013 he moved to King’s College London where he is currently studying the immuno-modulatory properties of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells.

F. Dazzi, Department of Haematological Medicine, King’s College London School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom

F. Dazzi got his medical degree and specialization in oncology at the University of Padua, the specialization in haematology at the University of Verona. He held the position of Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Honorary Consultant Haematologist at Imperial College London. He is currently Pro-fessor of Regenerative Medicine and Haematology, KHP Lead for Cellular Therapies and Consultant Haematologist at King’s College London.

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Dolcetti, L., & Dazzi, F. (2015). Therapeutic Immunomodulation with Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: The Need for In Vivo Clues. International Journal of Translational Science, 2015, 23–40. https://doi.org/10.13052/ijts2246-8765.2015.003

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