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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2024

Intrathecal administration of mesenchymal stem cells in patients with adrenomyeloneuropathy.

Tomasz Siwek, Beata Zwiernik, Katarzyna Jezierska-Woźniak, Kamila Jezierska, Marcin P Mycko, Krzysztof W Selmaj

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Tomasz SiwekDepartment of Neurology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
Beata ZwiernikDepartment of Neurology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
Katarzyna Jezierska-WoźniakLaboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
Kamila JezierskaUniversity Hospital, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
Marcin P MyckoDepartment of Neurology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
Krzysztof W SelmajDepartment of Neurology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn · PL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and objectives: X-linked adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder associated with mutations in the ABCD1 gene and the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLFCAs) in plasma and tissues. Currently, there is no effective treatment for AMN. We have aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation in patients with AMN. Methods: This is a small cohort open-label study with patients with AMN diagnosed and treated at the University Hospital in Olsztyn, Poland. All patients met clinical, biochemical, MRI, and neuropsychological criteria for AMN. MSCs derived from Wharton jelly, 20 × 10 Results: Three male patients with AMN with an age range of 26-37 years participated in this study. All patients experienced increased muscle strength in the lower limbs at the end of the study versus baseline. The power grade increased by 25-43% at the baseline. In addition, all patients showed an improvement trend in walking speed measured with the T25FW test. Treatment with MSCs in patients with AMN appeared to be safe and well tolerated. Discussion: The results of this study demonstrated that intrathecal administration of WJ-MSC improves motor symptoms in patients with AMN. The current findings lend support to the safety and feasibility of MSC therapy as a potentially viable treatment option for patients with AMN.

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adrenomyeloneuropathyAMNmesenchymal stem cellsmotor functionWJ-MSC

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PMCPMC10869536
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