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Discordant functional and inflammatory parameters in multiple sclerosis patients after autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Source :
- Multiple Sclerosis (13524585); Jun2004, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p284-289, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- This article describes outcomes in four patients with advanced multiple sclerosis up to two years after autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation using a total-body irradiation-based preparative regimen. MR! and CSF analyses demonstrated clear suppression of the inflammatory processes. The results demonstrate however, a dissociation of inflammation parameters and functional disability findings raising questions about optimal future stem cell transplantation strategies for this disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13524585
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Multiple Sclerosis (13524585)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 13078070
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1191/1352458504ms1022oa