| Literature DB >> 22426119 |
Helen K Smith1, Felicity N E Gavins.
Abstract
Substantial developments in the field of stem cell research point toward novel therapies for the treatment of diseases such as stroke. This review covers the establishment of tissue damage in stroke and the status of current therapies. We evaluate stem cell therapy with respect to other treatments, including clinical, preclinical, and failed, and provide a comprehensive account of stem cell clinical trials for stroke therapy currently underway. Finally, we describe mechanisms through which stem cells improve outcome in experimental stroke as well as potential pitfalls this basic research has identified.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22426119 DOI: 10.1096/fj.11-195719
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FASEB J ISSN: 0892-6638 Impact factor: 5.191