Stem cell therapy for spinocerebellar ataxias: A narrative review
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Stem cells have proved to be the “wonder treatment” for various genetic diseases and holds great potential for the treatment of numerous, but presently incurable maladies. However, stem cells may not be the answer for all such diseases. With the rampant growth of clinics offering stem cell therapy for almost every incurable disease, it is prudent that the indications, ethical considerations, and potential side effects of this treatment are known to the physicians and patients. In this article, we have summarized the available evidence on stem cell therapy in spinocerebellar ataxias.
Source: Annals of Movement Disorders
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4396983391