Cultivating stem cells for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

World J Stem Cells. 2012 Dec 26;4(12):117-9. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v4.i12.117.

Abstract

This editorial addresses the current challenges and future directions in the use of stem cells as an approach for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A wide variety of literature has been reviewed to enlighten the reader on the many facets of stem cell research that are important to consider before using them for a cell based therapy.

Keywords: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Stem cell therapy.