Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Therapy in Parasitic Infections: Are Anti-parasitic Drugs Combined with MSCs More Effective?
Mehdi KianSomayeh MirzavandSedigheh SharifzadehTahereh KalantariMarzieh AshrafmansouriFatemeh NasriPublished in: Acta parasitologica (2022)
Based on this review, empirical studies have revealed the beneficial effects of MSCs against some parasitic infections. This new therapeutic strategy showed both anti-parasitic and immunomodulatory effects. Also, the combination of anti-parasitic drugs with MSCs' therapy promoted anti-parasitic and immunomodulatory activities against parasitic infections.