ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Stem Cell Research and Parkinson's Disease.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2002 TOPIC: At this week's meeting for the Society for Neuroscience in Orlando, Fla., researchers stated that stem cells from neurological tissue may be used to create dopamine, a chemical communicator that helps control movement that is missing in people who suffer from Parkinson's disease. Researchers grew millions of cells, of which 25% developed into dopamine-producing cells in a lab dish, according to an article by Reuters Health. Previously, researchers transplanted such cells into rats, but the cells did not survive. Experts believe the previous cells were too mature and are working to get the timing correct in future transplant procedures. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Dr. Marc Lanser is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Boston Life Sciences, Inc., a company developing: novel nerve growth factors nerve growth factor n. Abbr. NGF A protein that stimulates the growth of sympathetic and sensory nerve cells. Nerve growth factor that induce axonal axonal pertaining to or arising from an axon. axonal degeneration an axon dies and cannot be replaced if its cell body is destroyed. regeneration for the treatment of stroke and spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. ; the first objective diagnostic for Attention Deficit Disorder attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD or ADHD) formerly hyperactivity Behavioral syndrome in children, whose major symptoms are inattention and distractibility, restlessness, inability to sit still, and difficulty concentrating on one thing for any ; a diagnostic for early Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, degenerative brain disorder first described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817. When there is no known cause, the disease usually appears after age 40 and is referred to as Parkinson's disease. ; and an anti-angiogenic for the treatment of cancer. 617-425-0200, mzapf@bostonlifesciences.com Mr. R. Lee Buckler is the executive director for International Society for Cellular Therapy works with laboratory technicians, and clinicians working in all types of cellular research and therapies such as stem cell transplantation Stem Cell Transplantation Definition Stem cells are basic human cells that reproduce (replicate) easily, providing a continuous source of new, sometimes different types of cells. , immunotherapies, dendritic cells, nonhematopoietic therapeutic research involving islet cells and mesenchymal cells. 604-874-4366, lee.buckler@celltherapy.org Professor Bruce Gold, of the Oregon Health Sciences University, is an expert regarding biology, neuroscience neu·ro·sci·ence n. Any of the sciences, such as neuroanatomy and neurobiology, that deal with the nervous system. neuroscience the embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system. and cell cultures. 503-494-2505 ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/ifmd/index.html. |
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