Autologous Cord Blood Mononuclear Cells for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Preterm Neonates

Autologous Cord Blood Mononuclear Cells for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Preterm Neonates

Rationale: Pre-clinical animal studies provide robust evidence regarding the beneficial effect of cord blood-derived mononuclear cells (MNCs) for experimental bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

This single-center, non-randomized, controlled, blinded trial assessed the effect of a single intravenous infusion of autologous cord blood MNCs (ACBMNCs) in preventing BPD in very preterm neonates, a high-risk population.

Inclusion Criteria: (1) born at the study hospital; (2) singleton birth; (3) GA <32 weeks; (4) free of severe congenital anomalies or genetic syndromes; (5) without clinical chorioamnionitis; (6) the mother was negative for hepatitis B (HBsAg and/or HBeAg), hepatitis C (anti-HCV), syphilis, HIV (anti-HIV-1 and -2), and IgM against cytomegalovirus, rubella, toxoplasma, and herpes simplex viruses; (7) consent was obtained from the parents or guardians; and (8) after processing, UCB cells were available.