Methotrexate and Valproic Acid Affect Early Neurogenesis of Human Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells from Myelomeningocele

Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a severe type of neural tube defect (NTD), in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close completely during early embryonic development. This condition results in serious morbidity and increased mortality after birth. Folic acid significantly reduces, and conversely, f...

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Published in:Stem Cells International
Main Authors: Vardine Sahakyan, Enrico Pozzo, Robin Duelen, Jan Deprest, Maurilio Sampaolesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6101609