Stem cells for enhancing recovery after stroke: a review

England, Timothy J.; Martin, Paul; Bath, Philip M.W.

Abstract

The potential application for stem cell therapy is vast, and
development for use in ischaemic stroke is still in its infancy. Access to stem cells for research is contentious; however, stem cells are obtainable from both animal and human. Despite a limited understanding of their mechanisms of action, clinical trials assessing stem cells in human stroke have been performed. Trials are also underway evaluating haematopoietic precursors mobilised with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor, an approach offering an autologous means of administrating stem cells for therapeutic purposes. This review summarises current knowledge in regard to stem cells and their potential for helping improve recovery after stroke.

Citation

England, T. J., Martin, P., & Bath, P. M. (2009). Stem cells for enhancing recovery after stroke: a review. International Journal of Stroke, 4(2),

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Jun 4, 2009
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 4, 2009
• Journal: International Journal of Stroke
• Print ISSN: 1747-4930
• Electronic ISSN: 1747-4949
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 2
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1013773
• Publisher URL: http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=1747-4930
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