Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Stem cells contribute to tissue regeneration in mice

Published in Blood Weekly, April 24th, 2003

Researchers have shown that bone marrow-derived stem cells contribute to the regeneration of central nervous system, cardiac, and skeletal muscle in mice with an animal version of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Their findings were presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

With no known cure, ALS patients gradually become totally paralyzed, while most retain complete cognitive function, with an average life expectancy of 2-5 years after diagnosis.

Only recently has a pharmacological therapy been shown to slow the progression of ALS, with modest effects. Nothing has demonstrated improvement in...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2003-04-24)

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