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Astrocyte Transplantation Is Feasible Treatment for ALS
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Title Astrocyte Transplantation Is Feasible Treatment for ALS
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/582563?src=rss
Description Johns Hopkins researchers report that focal transplantation of astrocyte precursors in an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) resulted in preservation of respiratory function and a general slowing of the disease process. Reuters Health Information
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Date Oct 28, 2008
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