Current Perspectives regarding Stem Cell-based Therapy for Ischemic Stroke.

Current Perspectives regarding Stem Cell-based Therapy for Ischemic Stroke.
Curr Pharm Des. 2018 Jun 03;:
Authors: Park YS, Lee JW, Kwon HB, Kwak KA
Abstract
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Conventional treatment has a limitation of very narrow therapeutic time window and its devastating nature necessitate a novel regenerative approach. Transplanted stem cells resulted in functional recovery through multiple mechanisms including neuroprotection, neurogenesis, angiogenesis, immunomodulation, and anti-inflammatory effects. Despite the promising features shown in experimental studies, results from clinical trials are inconclusive from the perspective of efficacy. The present review presents a synopsis of stem cell research on ischemic stroke treatment according to cell type. Clinical trials to the present are briefly summarized. Finally, the hurdles and issues to be solved are discussed for clinical application.
PMID: 29866000 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - June 3, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Park YS, Lee JW, Kwon HB, Kwak KA Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research