Abstract:Background and Aim:The pathogenesis of schistosomiasis is mainly due to the host's immune response against Schistosoma eggs trapped in tissues causing a granulomatous reaction. Recently, stem cell therapy has drawn much attention due to their potential for self-renewal and differentiation. The present study was designed to investigate the regenerative and antifibrotic potential of Human Umbilical Cord Blood derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (HUCB-MSCs) in hepatic granuloma due to schistosomiasis mansoni in the ex… Show more
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