Improved neurological outcome by intramuscular injection of human amniotic fluid derived stem cells in a muscle denervation model.

PURPOSE:The skeletal muscle develops various degrees of atrophy and metabolic dysfunction following nerve injury. Neurotrophic factors are essential for muscle regeneration. Human amniotic fluid derived stem cells (AFS) have the potential to secrete various neurotrophic factors necessary for nerve r...

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Main Authors: Chun-Jung Chen, Fu-Chou Cheng, Hong-Lin Su, Meei-Ling Sheu, Zong-Han Lu, Chien-Yi Chiang, Dar-Yu Yang, Jason Sheehan, Hung-Chuan Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4422615?pdf=render