Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is the only curative therapy for
sickle cell disease (SCD), but for the majority of patients who lack a matched sibling
donor, hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) engraftment remains a significant barrier. Based
upon their dual function in promoting hematopoiesis and immunomodulation, mesenchymal
stromal cells (MSCs) are an attractive cell-based therapy to modulate immunity and
engraftment post-HCT. Studies have revealed limitations in approaches using cryopreserved,
random donor MSCs expanded in FBS. This suggests that fresh, autologous MSCs expanded
in human platelet-lysate could circumvent these limitations, thus increasing the potential
of MSCs to enhance engraftment.
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