Publications by authors named "Donna Chang"

Objective: This intermediate-size expanded access program aimed to evaluate safety and clinical efficacy of multiple intravenous infusions of autologous, Hope Biosciences adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (HB-adMSC) therapy in elderly patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).

Methods: Ten eligible participants (aged 76-95 years) received six intravenous infusions each with 200MM autologous HB-adMSCs over 18 weeks, with the end of study (EOS) at week 26. Safety was assessed through adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating disease with clinical manifestations ranging from incomplete neurological deficits affecting sensory and motor functions to complete paralysis. Recent advancements in stem cell research have elucidated the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for the treatment of patients with SCI. Here, we present a case of a 41-year-old quadriplegic male individual who experienced a traumatic C-5 incomplete SCI, after slipping off a boat in Florida Keys on August 4, 2017.

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Objective: The purpose of the study was to assess the safety of allogeneic, Hope Biosciences Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (HB-adMSCs) for the treatment of hospitalized subjects with COVID-19.

Methods:  = 48 patients were randomly assigned to HB-adMSC (100 MM) or placebo group. Four intravenous infusions of HB-adMSCs or saline were administered at days 0, 3, 7, 10.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that involves the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta of the basal ganglia. Clinically, patient presentation involves a combination of motor and non-motor symptoms characterized by progressive worsening over time and significant decreases in overall quality-of-life. Despite there being no fully restorative cure for PD, Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) therapy offers promising therapeutic potential.

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Background: Evolving mutations of the novel coronavirus continue to fuel up the pandemic. The virus affects the human respiratory system along with other body systems, causing several sequelae in the survivors of the disease, presented as post-COVID-19 syndrome or long-COVID-19. This protocol utilized Hope Biosciences' autologous, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) to evaluate safety and efficacy of HB-adMSC therapy to improve signs and symptoms associated with post-COVID-19 syndrome.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that involves abnormal activation of immune response, affecting multiple organs, including joints, kidneys, lungs, skin, and the hematopoietic system, thereby impairing their normal function. Despite there being no cure for SLE, Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) therapy offers hope for SLE patients because of its potent role in immunomodulation. Here, we report a case of a 65-year-old female battling with SLE for almost 30 years and on a treatment regimen consisting of several medications.

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Objective: The present study is a phase I/IIa non-randomized, open-label study to evaluate safety and efficacy of a single, intravenous infusion of autologous, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (adMSCs) over a period of 52 weeks, in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods: 15 eligible RA patients aged 18-65 years were enrolled and followed up at weeks 4, 12, 26 and 52 after receiving a single intravenous dose of 2 × 10 adMSCs. Efficacy was examined using American College of Rheumatology (ACR66/68 score) criteria for swollen and tender joint counts (S/TJC), and serum TNF-α, IL-6, CRP, and ESR levels.

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