Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And The Benefit Of Stem Cell Therapy

ALS or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects a person's nervous system and regardless of the array of studies conducted, the underlying cause for development of this disorder is still a puzzle.

Motor neurons start to degenerate as ALS progresses and this happens in the brain and spinal cord. The result is difficulty in moving and other related symptoms, which can make daily life difficult for the patients.

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Different aspects of Stem Cell Therapy under the scanner

Stem Cell Therapy is now being studied in all aspects, and the results show that it can be used for treating many neurological diseases including multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and even ALS.

Researchers have been able to generate glia and neurons from stem cells that are kept in culture and this has fueled the efforts of using stem cell transplantation for patients.

In recent efforts, researchers have tried to encourage the formation of glial cells and neurons and also prevent their death at the same time in the adult nervous system.

Why mesenchymal cells over other cell types for ALS Treatment

Out of all the different cell types studied in Stem Cell Therapy, mesenchymal cells offer better results and can be a suitable tool for such therapies.

Several preclinical trials have shown the power of mesenchymal cells and the positive result derived from them. The use of mesenchymal cells for ALS Treatment involves delivering the cells through injections.

When the cells are transplanted in the brain they tend to stimulate endogenous growth of neurons. This result into lowering apoptosis, reducing free radical levels, control inflammation, and even give a boost to synaptic connection of the damaged neurons.