| abstract |
Isolated mesenchymal stem cells, which produce mRNA encoding TSG-6 protein or a biologically active fragment, derivative, or analogue thereof in an amount of at least a first preselected amount, or produce mRNA encoding TSG-6 protein or a biologically active fragment, derivative, or analogue thereof in an amount that does not exceed a second preselected amount, as determined by an assay, such as a RT-PCR assay. Isolated mesenchymal stem cells that produce mRNA encoding TSG-6 protein or a biologically active fragment, derivative, or analogue thereof in an amount of at least the first preselected amount are useful in treating diseases, conditions, and disorders associated with inflammation, while isolated mesenchymal stem cells that produce mRNA encoding TSG-6 protein or a biologically active fragment, derivative, or analogue thereof in an amount that does not exceed the second preselected amount are useful in treating bone diseases, conditions, and disorders, including bone injuries. |