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Trial reportWorld journal of methodology2025

Advances in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder: Wharton jelly mesenchymal stem cell transplantation.

Serdar Kabatas, Erdinç Civelek, Eyüp Can Savrunlu, Umut Karaaslan, Özlem Yıldız, Erdal Karaöz

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Trial report in World journal of methodology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Serdar KabatasDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34255, Türkiye.
Erdinç CivelekDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34255, Türkiye.
Eyüp Can SavrunluDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34255, Türkiye.
Umut KaraaslanDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34255, Türkiye.
Özlem YıldızDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli 41001, Türkiye.
Erdal KaraözCenter for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research & Manufacturing, Liv Hospital, Istanbul 34340, Türkiye.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with multifaceted origins. In recent studies, neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation have come to the forefront in its pathogenesis. There are studies suggesting that stem cell therapy may be effective in the treatment of ASD.

aimTo evolve the landscape of ASD treatment, focusing on the potential benefits and safety of stem cell transplantation.

methodsA detailed case report is presented, displaying the positive outcomes observed in a child who underwent intrathecal and intravenous Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSCs) transplantation combined with neurorehabilitation.

resultsThe study demonstrates a significant improvement in the child's functional outcomes (Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Denver 2 Developmental Screening Test), especially in language and gross motor skills. No serious side effects were encountered during the 2-year follow-up.

conclusionThe findings support the safety and effectiveness of WJ-MSC transplantation in managing ASD.

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Autism spectrum disorderInflammationNeurorehabilitationStem cell transplantationWharton jelly mesenchymal stem cells

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PMID40115399
PMCPMC11525897

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