Potential of Neural Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Joint Authors
Fan, Hueng-Chuen
Chou, Chung-Hsing
Hueng, Dueng-Yuan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neural stem cell (NSC) transplantation is an emerging strategy for restoring neuronal function in neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), which is characterized by a profound and selective loss of nigrostriatal dopaminergic (DA) neurons.
Adult neurogenesis generates newborn neurons that can be observed at specialized niches where endothelial cells (ECs) play a significant role in regulating the behavior of NSCs, including self-renewal and differentiating into all neural lineage cells.
In this minireview, we highlight the importance of establishing an appropriate microenvironment at the target site of NSC transplantation, where grafted cells integrate into the surroundings in order to enhance DA neurotransmission.
Using a novel model of NSC-EC coculture, it is possible to combine ECs with NSCs, to generate such a neurovascular microenvironment.
With appropriate NSCs selected, the composition of the transplant can be investigated through paracrine and juxtacrine signaling within the neurovascular unit (NVU).
With target site cellular and acellular compartments of the microenvironment recognized, guided DA differentiation of NSCs can be achieved.
As differentiated DA neurons integrate into the existing nigrostriatal DA pathway, the symptoms of PD can potentially be alleviated by reversing characteristic neurodegeneration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chou, Chung-Hsing& Fan, Hueng-Chuen& Hueng, Dueng-Yuan. 2015. Potential of Neural Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chou, Chung-Hsing…[et al.]. Potential of Neural Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chou, Chung-Hsing& Fan, Hueng-Chuen& Hueng, Dueng-Yuan. Potential of Neural Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075897
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075897