Graphical Abstract (IMAGE) AlphaMed Press Caption MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS (hMSCs) ANTI-NON-TUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIA ACTIVITY: hMSCs have impressive clinical and therapeutic benefits including antimicrobial and antibiotic enhancing potency. hMSC are antimicrobial against Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacteria intracellulare, which complicate a variety of pulmonary diseases. hMSC effects are mediated through altering host immunity and direct production of soluble mediators. Potency is both pathogen and donor hMSC specific. Credit AlphaMed Press Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.