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ArticleJournal of inflammation research2025

Oral Prednisolone, Apremilast and Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Management of Pemphigus Foliaceus.

Yue Zhu, Quanhong Zhang, Dongcheng Wu, Ruili Jiang, Liuqing Chen, Jinbo Chen

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Yue Zhu *Department of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0006-1232-5445
Quanhong Zhang *Department of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0004-3796-0395
Dongcheng WuR&D Center, Wuhan Hamilton Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Ruili JiangDepartment of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Liuqing ChenDepartment of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Jinbo ChenDepartment of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-9665-8506

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Abstract

This case report showed a 60-year-old male with Pemphigus foliaceus (PF), complicated by hypertension, diabetes, and hepatitis B, for whom traditional treatments posed potential risks. The regimen included prednisone, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs), and apremilast, showing several advancements: UC-MSCs addressed PF and comorbidities without reported side effects, accelerated steroid tapering substantially compared to apremilast monotherapy, and held superior benefits over hematopoietic stem cells. Over a 4-month follow-up, there was a marked improvement in the patient's condition, normalization of autoantibody levels, and an increase in regulatory T cells. Further research and extended monitoring are warranted to ascertain the findings' validity and applicability.

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apremilastautoimmune bullous diseasesregulatory T cellsstem cells

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