Stem cells for Parkinson disease and ALS: replacement or protection?
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Use of stem cells to generate new neurons and replace those lost in diseases such as Parkinson and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) would be a major breakthrough, but sufficient hurdles remain before this goal can be realized. It is to be seen how realistic is stem cell therapy for neurological disorders.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2004
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Pluripotent stem cells from the adult mouse inner ear
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Research shows that the sensory epithelium stem cells from mouse utricle possess features of adult stem cells, which can prolifirate and capable of self-renewal as shown by their ability to regenerate new spheres. Furthermore, these inner ear stem cells can differentiate into hair cell-like cells.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2003
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