The use of stem cells for the treatment of autoimmune diseases

The use of stem cells for the treatment of autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases constitute a heterogeneous group of conditions commonly treated with anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant and immunomodulating drugs, with satisfactory results in most cases. Nevertheless, some patients become resistant to conventional therapy. The use of high doses of drugs in s...

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Main Authors: S.B. Rosa, J.C. Voltarelli, J.A.B. Chies, P. Pranke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2007-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Autoimmune disease
Stem cells
Transplantation
Lupus erythematosus
Arthritis
Type I diabetes mellitus
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