Evaluation of ES-derived neural progenitors as a potential source for cell replacement therapy in the gut

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Stem cell-based therapy has recently been explored for the treatment of disorders of the enteric nervous system (ENS). Pluripotent embryonic stem (ES) cells represent an attractive cell source; however, little or no information is cu...

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Main Authors: Sasselli Valentina, Micci Maria-Adelaide, Kahrig Kristen M, Pasricha Pankaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/81