1) Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cell Transplantation Improves Function in a Case of Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy.
Author’s Details: Alok Sharma1, Hemangi Sane2, Jasbinder Kaur2, 3, Nandini Gokulchandran1, Amruta Paranjape2,3, Jayanti Yadav3, Prerna Badhe1
1Department of Medical Services and Clinical Research, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, India

2Department of Research & Development, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, India
3Department of NeuroRehabilitation, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, India
Corresponding author: Jasbinder Kaur – NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute,StemAsia Hospital & Research Centre, Sector 40, Plot No 19, Palm Beach Road, Seawood (W), New Mumbai – 400706.
Abstract
Becker’s muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness with no definite cure. Cell therapy is emerging as a promising treatment option for BMD. Autologous bone marrow derived mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) transplantation has been shown to be safe and effective in previous pre-clinical studies. We treated a 21 year old boy suffering from BMD with autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells intrathecal as well as intramuscular transplantation. Pre-therapy clinical assessment showed reduced muscle power in all four limbs and trunk. He was modified independent for all the activities of daily living (ADLs) and scored 102 on Functional Independence Measure (FIM). Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI-MSK) revealed severe muscular atrophy and fatty replacement in the muscles. Repeat clinical assessment at follow up revealed maintained muscle power along with improvement in some muscles. North Star Ambulatory Assessment score and FIM score was maintained for over nineteen months. Repeat MRI-MSK revealed no increase in fatty infiltration in the muscles indicating halting of the progression of the disease. Thus, this report suggests the role of BMMNCs transplantation in stabilizing the condition of BMD patients. Larger clinical trials with scrupulous methodology may be suggested.
Keywords:
Becker’s muscular dystrophy, cell therapy, Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Functional Independence Measure,  autologous, bone marrow, mononuclear cells
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