Autologous hematopoietic stem cells transplantation (aHSCT) followed by high-dose immunosuppressive therapy is a promising and effective method of treating autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). Over the past 15-20 years, frequency and severity of adverse events in aHSCT were decreased after reducing the intensity of conditioning regimens. Both better understanding of the immunological mechanisms of immune reconstitution and better approach to the selection of patients for this procedure also led to improved results.In view of increased incidence of multiple sclerosis worldwide, as well as insufficient effectiveness of standard therapy, the introduction of autologous transplantation into clinical guidelines for the MS treatment could maintain quality of life in the workforce population.
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