Results from a new study in Gut may pave the way for cell-based treatment of Crohn's disease.
Thymus-derived regulatory T cells (Tregs) mediate dominant peripheral tolerance and treat experimental colitis. Tregs can be expanded from patient blood. Treg cell therapy is also an attractive concept for treating Crohn's disease. However, the stability of Tregs expanded from Crohn's blood is unknown.
According to the study, Tregs can be expanded from the blood of patients with CD to potential target dose within 22 to 24 days. Additionally, in vitro expansion of CD45RA+ Tregs can suppress cells isolated from inflamed Crohn's mucosa.
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