From Blood to the Brain: Can Systemically Transplanted Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier?

Systemically infused mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are emerging therapeutics for treating stroke, acute injuries, and inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), as well as brain tumors due to their regenerative capacity and ability to secrete trophic, immune modulatory, or other engi...

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Main Authors: Linan Liu, Mark A. Eckert, Hamidreza Riazifar, Dong-Ku Kang, Dritan Agalliu, Weian Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/435093