Cell therapy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: science and controversy

Stem cell therapy is seen as a possible alternative for the treatment of different degenerative diseases, among which includes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite there being basic research works with this therapy in ALS, the mechanism of action of the implanted cells are still unclear. It...

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Main Authors: L. Galán, A. Guerrero-Sola, U. Gómez-Pinedo, J. Matias-Guiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2010-01-01
Series:Neurología (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173580810700870