Human neural stem cells over-expressing VEGF provide neuroprotection, angiogenesis and functional recovery in mouse stroke model.
BACKGROUND: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a lethal stroke type. As mortality approaches 50%, and current medical therapy against ICH shows only limited effectiveness, an alternative approach is required, such as stem cell-based cell therapy. Previously we have shown that intravenously transplant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1764718?pdf=render |