Advances, challenges and future directions for stem cell therapy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative condition where loss of motor neurons within the brain and spinal cord leads to muscle atrophy, weakness, paralysis and ultimately death within 3–5 years from onset of symptoms. The specific molecular mechanisms...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Molecular Neurodegeneration |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13024-017-0227-3 |