Stem Cell Research and Crohn’s

This study (by Celgene) is very similar to a previous study that was performed by Osiris a few years ago. I wanted to participate in the Osiris study, but we had just moved back to the states and I was starting a new job. Besides, I just had a colonoscopy — and they were going to make me repeat it. But now that I’m due for another colonoscopy, my career is basically in limbo, and I’m scared to try Cimzia, I’m ready to try this. The trial studies the effects of PDA001 on the immune system and how this affects Crohn’s disease. Adult Stem cells can be harvested from many different places, such as the bone marrow, organs, or the placenta of full-term baby. From what I understand, this study uses the Placenta Derived cells because Osiris has a patent on the cells that are harvested from the bone marrow. I have a colleague who worked on the Osiris study (not for Crohn’s but another disorder) and he gave me a lot of good information. It seems that they have not seen any serious side effects so far with the stem cell studies and the most risky part is that when they administer the IV drip, they need to do it at a slow enough pace so that the cells don’t cause a blockage. He assured me that the clinics are now already well aware of this concern, but I still plan to ask whoever starts my drip (if I get into the study). I am not really worried about the stem cells themselves, I am worried about the chemical that they use to preserve the cells and that allows ...
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