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ReviewCureus2024

A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Stem Cells in Neuroregeneration: Potential Therapies for Neurological Disorders.

Navanath Deokate, Sourya Acharya, Rajvardhan Patil, Suhail M Shaikh, Vineet Karwa

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Navanath DeokateInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Sourya AcharyaInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Rajvardhan PatilInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Suhail M ShaikhInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Vineet KarwaInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Stem cell research has emerged as a groundbreaking field with significant potential for advancing neuroregeneration and neurological disorder treatment. Neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and spinal cord injuries pose severe challenges due to their impact on quality of life and the limited efficacy of current treatments, which primarily focus on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying damage. Neuroregeneration, the process of repairing and restoring damaged neural tissues, is crucial for improving patient outcomes, given the central nervous system's limited intrinsic repair capacity. Stem cells offer a promising solution due to their ability to self-renew and differentiate into various neural cell types, providing opportunities for innovative therapies. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of stem cells in neuroregeneration, exploring different types of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells (ESCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and adult stem cells, and their mechanisms of action in neural repair. It examines current clinical trials and translational research efforts, highlighting successes and ongoing challenges such as ethical considerations, immunogenicity, and technical limitations. The review also discusses future directions in stem cell research, including advancements in gene editing, tissue engineering, and personalized medicine. By addressing these aspects, the review aims to offer a thorough understanding of the potential and challenges of stem cell-based therapies, contributing to the development of effective treatments for neurological disorders and ultimately enhancing patient quality of life.

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cell differentiationclinical trialsneurological disordersneuroregenerationstem cellstherapeutic potential

Identifiers

PMID39310492
PMCPMC11416137

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