Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) for Autoimmune Diseases

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of CD3/CD19 depleted autologous stem cell transplant for the treatment of life threatening autoimmune disease. We will perform CD3/CD19 depletion using the CliniMACs device as a means of purging autoreactive T and B cells from the transfused autologous stem cell product, while retaining some immune function, namely natural killer cells and monocytes in the product.