Stem Cell Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

AbstractPurpose of ReviewStem cell therapies have demonstrated safety and efficacy in the treatment of perianal Crohn ’s disease as compared to conventional therapy. Thus, an understanding of their place in the treatment algorithm for inflammatory bowel disease has become imperative as we move into an era of regenerative medicine.Recent FindingsThere have now been over a dozen clinical trials highlighting stem cells as a useful therapeutic in Crohn ’s disease. Due to the success in the local treatment for perianal Crohn’s disease, investigation is continuing in the space of targeted systemic delivery for the treatment of luminal disease.SummaryAs we increase the number of patients treated in clinical trials, it is imperative to define the optimal cell donor, optimize treatment dosing and retreatment protocols, and understand methods for safely targeting and treating intraluminal disease.
Source: Current Gastroenterology Reports - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research