Fetal nigral transplantation as a therapy for Parkinson's disease

Fetal nigral grafts have been demonstrated to survive, secrete dopamine, form synaptic connections with host neurons, and reverse behavioral disturbances in experimental models of parkinsonism. These findings suggest that fetal nigral grafting may be a useful therapy for patients with Parkinson'...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Trends in neurosciences (Regular ed.) 1996-03, Vol.19 (3), p.102-109
Hauptverfasser:	Olanow, C.W., Kordower, J.H., Freeman, T.B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Degenerative and inherited degenerative diseases of the nervous system. Leukodystrophies. Prion diseases Female Fetal Tissue Transplantation Fetuses Humans Medical research Medical sciences Neurology Parkinson Disease - physiopathology Parkinson Disease - surgery Parkinson's disease Pregnancy Substantia Nigra - transplantation Transplants & implants
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