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Stem Cells in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Part I: General Consideration

(The Old Idea or A New Therapeutic Concept?)

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The pluripotency of stem cells from different sources is the subject of controversies and criticism, but as one of the most prominent features of these cells is also envisioned as a powerful therapeutic approach. Adult stem cells reside in most mammalian tissues, but the extent to which they contribute to normal homeostasis and repair varies widely.

Mankind is searching for a key to longevity and there is no doubt that stem cells could be an important answer to this problem.

– Ratajczak Marius

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Pavlovic, M., Balint, B. (2013). Stem Cells in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Part I: General Consideration. In: Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering. SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5505-9_16

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