Source: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Posted: Monday May 1, 2006 10:47 am ET
A new study suggests that human stem cells derived from bone marrow are predisposed to develop into a variety of nerve cell types, supporting the promise of developing stem cell-based therapies to treat neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
Researchers conclude that these bone marrow-dervide stem cells are predisposed to differentiate into neuronal cells under the proper conditions. When transplanted into the central nervous system, they will develop into a variety of functional neural cell types, making them a potent resource for cell-based therapy.
Commentary: This finding seems to provide new insights into cell differentiation and creation of nerve cells to treat neurological diseases and conditions.
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