Stimulating cells with interferon gamma

[barbara]

I received this from Stem Cell Patents today. Jeannine had sent me something on it earlier in the week. Although it seems promising, especially for lung disease, the cost is pretty much going to make this a no go for most people for the time being.


Mesenchymal Stem Cells Presenting Antigen

A very interesting patent was issued last week, #7,553,661, covering the use of mesenchymal stem cells as antigen presenting cells. In order to induce antigen presenting function the cells are stimulated with interferon gamma. Uses for this patent may include tolerogenic vaccines.

[danny]

My doctors are Emory had a study using this for ILD.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050121111825.htm

[barbara]

From what Jeannine found, this treatment has been highly successful, just not attainable for most people having to pay out of pocket because it is very expensive.