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Abstract
BACKGROUND Due to their immunoregulatory and tissue regenerative features, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are a promising novel tool for the management of ulcerative proctitis (UP). Here we report on a phase IIa clinical study that evaluated the impact of local MSC therapy on UP.METHODS Thirteen refractory UP patients, with an endoscopic Mayo score (EMS) of 2 or 3, were included. Seven patients received 20–40 million allogeneic MSCs (cohort 1), while 6 patients received 40–80 million MSCs (cohort 2). Adverse events (AEs) were assessed at baseline and on weeks 2, 6, 12, and 24. Clinical, endoscopic, and biochemical parameters were assessed at baseline and on weeks 2 and 6. Furthermore, we evaluated the engraftment of MSCs, the presence of donor-specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies (DSAs), and we determined the impact of MSC therapy on the local immune compartment.RESULTS No serious AEs were observed. The clinical Mayo score was significantly improved on weeks 2 and 6, and the EMS was significantly improved on week 6, compared with baseline. On week 6, donor MSCs were still detectable in rectal biopsies from 4 of 9 patients and DSAs against both HLA class I and class II were found. Mass cytometry showed a reduction in activated CD8+ T cells and CD16+ monocytes and an enrichment in mononuclear phagocytes and natural killer cells in biopsies after local MSC therapy.CONCLUSION Local administration of allogeneic MSCs is safe, tolerable, and feasible for treatment of refractory UP and shows encouraging signs of clinical efficacy and modulation of local immune responses. This sets the stage for larger clinical trials.TRIAL REGISTRATION EU Clinical Trials Register (EudraCT, 2017-003524-75) and the Dutch Trial Register (NTR7205).FUNDING ECCO grant 2020.
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Laura F. Ouboter, Marieke C. Barnhoorn, Hein W. Verspaget, Leonie Plug, Emma S. Pool, Karoly Szuhai, Lukas J.A.C. Hawinkels, Melissa van Pel, Jaap Jan Zwaginga, Dave Roelen, Frits Koning, M. Fernanda Pascutti, Andrea E. van der Meulen – de Jong
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