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Review
. 2018 May 24;9(1):149.
doi: 10.1186/s13287-018-0898-x.

Genetic contribution to mesenchymal stem cell dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus

Yantong Zhu  1 , Xuebing Feng  2
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Review

Genetic contribution to mesenchymal stem cell dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus

Yantong Zhu et al. Stem Cell Res Ther. .

Abstract

Allogeneic mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation has recently become a promising therapy for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). MSCs are a kind of multipotent stem cell than can efficiently modulate both innate and adaptive immune responses, yet those from SLE patients themselves fail to maintain the balance of immune cells, which is partly due to the abnormal genetic background. Clarifying genetic factors associated with MSC dysfunction may be helpful to delineate SLE pathogenesis and provide new therapeutic targets. In this review, the scientific evidence on the genetic contribution to MSC dysfunction in SLE is summarized.

Keywords: Genetic factors; Mesenchymal stem cells; Systemic lupus erythematosus.

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