Mesenchymal stem cells improve the healing of burn wounds: A pilot safety study of the administration of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of burn wounds

Introduction: Options for therapy of severe burns are limited and generally include local wound care, debridement, grafting, and long-term care. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been used in applications directed at the repair and regeneration of damaged tissue. There is little known regarding the clinical application of allogenic MSCs in the treatment of second degree burn injury. This pilot study establishes the safety of MSC therapy for burn wounds in two dose escalations, in addition to providing both observational and objective data that this treatment protocol improves the healing of these injuries.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research