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NHRI develops a therapy to regenerate damaged brain cells

Exosomes will help reduce complications of using living stem cells for brain repair

14-Jul-2020

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Exosomes derived from stem cells have the potential to regenerate damaged brain cells.

Brain damage and neurodegenerative diseases often cause irreversible impairment.

Exosomes contain substances that facilitate cranial nerve regeneration and brain functional recovery.

These are tiny vesicles that contain genetic information & biologically active substances.

Exosomes were injected into brain-damaged mice.

Mice’s damaged nerve cells grew synapses & damaged brain area was restored to about 60%.

Research by Taiwan's National Health Research Institute published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine.

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National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)

Non-profit foundation dedicated to medical research and improved healthcare in Taiwan.

Stem Cells Translational Medicine (SCTM)

Journal which publish papers with topics related to translational medicine.

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Stem Cells, Mental Health