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CELL DEATH & DISEASE
Volume 8, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
SPRINGERNATURE
DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2017.504
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- Shanghai Rising-Star Program [16QA1402800]
- Technological Innovation Program from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine [16XJ11001]
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Neural stem cells (NSCs) have a unique role in neural regeneration. Cell therapy based on NSC transplantation is a promising tool for the treatment of nervous system diseases. However, there are still many issues and controversies associated with the derivation and therapeutic application of these cells. In this review, we summarize the different sources of NSCs and their derivation methods, including direct isolation from primary tissues, differentiation from pluripotent stem cells and transdifferentiation from somatic cells. We also review the current progress in NSC implantation for the treatment of various neural defects and injuries in animal models and clinical trials. Finally, we discuss potential optimization strategies for NSC derivation and propose urgent challenges to the clinical translation of NSC-based therapies in the near future.
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