A composition comprising bone marrow cells (BMC) and demineralized bone
matrix (DBM) and/or mineralized bone matrix (MBM), optionally comprising
bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), particularly for use in bone marrow
transplantation, into bone marrow cavity or into extraskeletal sites, and
methods of transplantation/implantation thereof. The composition and
methods of the invention enable restoring and/or enhancing the formation
of hematopoiectic microenvironment originating from the transplanted BMC,
and are useful in the treatment of hematopoietic disorders, such as
deficiency of stem cells and/or their products, genetic conditions
resulting in abnormal stem cells and/or products, or hematopoietic
disorders of malignant or non-malignant origin. The composition and
method of the invention may also be used for the induction of graft
tolerence, for the prevention of graft-v-host disease. It is mostly
important that the compositions and methods of the invention may be
applied for the treatment of diseases affecting primarily or secondarily
the stromal microenvironment that supports and regulates hematopoiesis.
Further provided is a kit for transplantation into a mammal of BMC in
admixture with DBM and/or MBM.