Strong M, Farrugia A, Rebulla P. Stem cell and cellular therapy developments.
Biologicals 2009;
37:103-7. [PMID:
19231235 DOI:
10.1016/j.biologicals.2009.01.003]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2009] [Accepted: 01/09/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Recent discoveries on human and non-human stem cells have prompted the development of several studies aimed at the translation of laboratory evidences into novel clinical procedures collectively known as 'cellular therapy'. In this regard, a number of features specifically related to the clinical setting require stringent evaluation, including, but not limited to: ethical appropriateness; donor and recipient informed consent; autologous versus allogeneic use; media and devices for cell collection, processing, characterization, storage and distribution; donor and recipient adverse events registration and management; risk-to-benefit and cost analysis; outcome analysis; production sites accreditation and management; regulatory oversight. This article describes recent national and international developments related to the distribution of cells and tissues for clinical use. Moreover, an example is reported of the implementation of a cellular therapy production site compliant with good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in a large European University hospital.
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