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Stem cell-based approaches have recently attracted much attention owing to their potential therapeutic effects in patients with stroke. Bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (MNCs), a source of stem cells, contain populations of lymphocytes, mesenchymal and hematopoietic stem cells, and hematopoietic and endothelial progenitor cells. They can be rapidly harvested from the bone marrow, separated, isolated, and then returned back into the animal or human. Experimental studies have demonstrated that the beneficial effects of MNCs may occur due to neuroprotection, modulation of inflammation and the immune response, endogenous neurogenesis, arteriogenesis, and angiogenesis. Several clinical studies have shown the safety and efficacy of MNCs in patients with ischemic stroke. Therefore, MNC treatment is a potentially attractive candidate to promote stroke recovery. Further studies are required to develop therapeutic strategies for improved protection against stroke and optimal transplantation protocols, such as cell dose, timing, delivery route, patient selection (age, gender, comorbidities, stroke subtype, and location), and combination therapy.
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Suda, S. (2017). Bone Marrow-Derived Mononuclear Cells. In: Houkin, K., Abe, K., Kuroda, S. (eds) Cell Therapy Against Cerebral Stroke. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-56059-3_1
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