Neurology Letters (Jul 2023)

Neural Stem Cell Therapies: Promising Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases

  • Amir Gholamzad,
  • Hadis Sadeghi,
  • Maryam Azizabadi Farahani,
  • Ali Faraji,
  • Mahya Rostami,
  • Sajad Khonche,
  • Shirin Kamrani,
  • Mahsa Khatibi,
  • Omid Moeini,
  • Seyed Armit Hosseini,
  • Mohammadmatin Nourikhani,
  • Mehrdad Gholamzad

DOI
https://doi.org/10.61186/nl.2.2.55
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2
pp. 55 – 68

Abstract

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Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of disorders that progressively damage the nervous system, leading to loss of function and disability. Currently, there are limited treatment options available for patients suffering from these disorders. However, Neural Stem Cell Therapy is a promising new approach that has shown great potential in treating various neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinocerebellar ataxia, frontotemporal dementia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and Lewy body disease.Through extensive research and clinical trials, Neural Stem Cell Therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation, enhance neuronal regeneration, and promote functional recovery in various neurological disorders. In Alzheimer's disease, Neural Stem Cell Therapy has been shown to improve cognitive function and reduce amyloid plaques. In Parkinson's disease, Neural Stem Cells have been shown to differentiate into dopaminergic neurons and improve motor function. In multiple sclerosis, Neural Stem Cells have been shown to remyelinate damaged axons and reduce inflammation.Although more research is still needed, the ongoing progress in this field holds significant implications for developing new treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative disorders. Neural Stem Cell Therapy has the potential to offer new hope to millions of individuals around the world who suffer from these debilitating diseases. As the field of Neural Stem Cell Therapy continues to evolve, it is hoped that this promising new approach will ultimately lead to better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

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