Breakthrough Parkinson's Treatment: Stem Cell Therapy Advances with Collagen Gel

April 6, 2024
Breakthrough Parkinson's Treatment: Stem Cell Therapy Advances with Collagen Gel
  • A breakthrough in stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease has been achieved with funding from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

  • The new technique involves a collagen gel that enhances the survival and maturation of transplanted brain cells.

  • Hope is on the horizon for a more effective Parkinson's treatment as clinical trials begin in the US, South Korea, and Europe.

  • The first patient received the novel treatment in Sweden in February 2023.

  • The Parkinson's research community has expressed strong support for this significant advancement in brain repair therapy.

  • Prominent individuals including Ozzy Osborne, Billy Connolly, and Jeremy Paxman, who suffer from Parkinson's, represent a portion of the 153,000 affected in the UK.

  • This innovative approach has the potential to transform Parkinson's treatment and positively impact the quality of life for patients.

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Parkinson's stem cell breakthrough

Express.co.uk • Apr 6, 2024

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