Use of Genetically Altered Stem Cells for the Treatment of Huntington’s Disease

Use of Genetically Altered Stem Cells for the Treatment of Huntington’s Disease

Transplantation of stem cells for the treatment of Huntington’s disease (HD) garnered much attention prior to the turn of the century. Several studies using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have indicated that these cells have enormous therapeutic potential in HD and other disorders. Advantages of usin...

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Main Authors: Andrew T. Crane, Julien Rossignol, Gary L. Dunbar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
Huntington’s disease
mesenchymal stem cells
induced pluripotent stem cells
brain derived neurotrophic factor
cell therapy
genetic engineering
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/4/1/202

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