Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMed

Mesenchymal stem cell-based tumor-targeted gene therapy in gastrointestinal cancer.

Bao Q., Zhao Y., Niess H., Conrad C., Schwarz B., Jauch KW.

Narrative Review, published in Stem Cells Dev (2012) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Stem Cells Dev (2012)
Country
United States
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
22530882
PMCID
PMC3424981
DOI
10.1089/scd.2012.0060
Citations
35

Abstract (original English)

Mesenchymal stem (or stromal) cells (MSCs) are nonhematopoietic progenitor cells that can be obtained from bone marrow aspirates or adipose tissue, expanded and genetically modified in vitro, and then used for cancer therapeutic strategies in vivo. Here, we review available data regarding the application of MSC-based tumor-targeted therapy in gastrointestinal cancer, provide an overview of the general history of MSC-based gene therapy in cancer research, and discuss potential problems associated with the utility of MSC-based therapy such as biosafety, immunoprivilege, transfection methods, and distribution in the host.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
AnimalsCell DifferentiationCell EngineeringCell ProliferationGastrointestinal NeoplasmsGene Transfer TechniquesGenetic TherapyGenetic VectorsHumansMesenchymal Stem Cells

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