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Stem Cells and Neurodegenerative Diseases.

This book explores the potential of stem cells for ameliorating the quality of life of patients with neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. It discusses results of pre-clinical investigations and case studies on the effects of stem cell transplantation on cell death, as well as to promote/stim...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lescaudron, Laurent
Otros Autores: Rossignol, Julien, Dunbar, Gary L.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Dedication; Preface; Contents; 1. Stem Cells as a Source for Cell Therapy in Parkinson's Disease; 2. The Use of Stem Cells in Treating Huntington's Disease: State of Research and Prospects for Future Treatments; 3. Stem Cell Transplantation Strategies after Spinal Cord Injury; 4. Role of Endogenous Neural Precursor Cells in Multiple Sclerosis; 5. Stem Cells and Alzheimer's Disease; 6. Stem Cell Therapies for Ischemic Stroke; 7. Immune Response to Intracerebral Transplantation: Particular Properties of Stem Cells; 8. Glioma Stem Cells: The Brain Behind the Tumor?