Human ESC-derived dopamine neurons show similar preclinical efficacy and potency to fetal neurons when grafted in a rat model of Parkinson's disease
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Human ESC-derived dopamine neurons show similar preclinical efficacy and potency to fetal neurons when grafted in a rat model of Parkinson's disease. / Grealish, Shane; Diguet, Elsa; Kirkeby, Agnete; Mattsson, Bengt; Heuer, Andreas; Bramoulle, Yann; Van Camp, Nadja; Perrier, Anselme L.; Hantraye, Philippe; Björklund, Anders; Parmar, Malin.
In: Cell Stem Cell, Vol. 15, No. 5, 01.01.2014, p. 653-665.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Human ESC-derived dopamine neurons show similar preclinical efficacy and potency to fetal neurons when grafted in a rat model of Parkinson's disease
AU - Grealish, Shane
AU - Diguet, Elsa
AU - Kirkeby, Agnete
AU - Mattsson, Bengt
AU - Heuer, Andreas
AU - Bramoulle, Yann
AU - Van Camp, Nadja
AU - Perrier, Anselme L.
AU - Hantraye, Philippe
AU - Björklund, Anders
AU - Parmar, Malin
PY - 2014/1/1
Y1 - 2014/1/1
N2 - Considerable progress has been made in generating fully functional and transplantable dopamine neurons from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). Before these cells can be used for cell replacement therapy in Parkinson's disease (PD), it is important to verify their functional properties and efficacy in animal models. Here we provide a comprehensive preclinical assessment of hESC-derived midbrain dopamine neurons in a rat model of PD. We show long-term survival and functionality using clinically relevant MRI and PET imaging techniques and demonstrate efficacy in restoration of motor function with a potency comparable to that seen with human fetal dopamine neurons. Furthermore, we show that hESC-derived dopamine neurons can project sufficiently long distances for use in humans, fully regenerate midbrain-to-forebrain projections, and innervate correct target structures. This provides strong preclinical support for clinical translation of hESC-derived dopamine neurons using approaches similar to those established with fetal cells for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
AB - Considerable progress has been made in generating fully functional and transplantable dopamine neurons from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). Before these cells can be used for cell replacement therapy in Parkinson's disease (PD), it is important to verify their functional properties and efficacy in animal models. Here we provide a comprehensive preclinical assessment of hESC-derived midbrain dopamine neurons in a rat model of PD. We show long-term survival and functionality using clinically relevant MRI and PET imaging techniques and demonstrate efficacy in restoration of motor function with a potency comparable to that seen with human fetal dopamine neurons. Furthermore, we show that hESC-derived dopamine neurons can project sufficiently long distances for use in humans, fully regenerate midbrain-to-forebrain projections, and innervate correct target structures. This provides strong preclinical support for clinical translation of hESC-derived dopamine neurons using approaches similar to those established with fetal cells for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84922662454&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.stem.2014.09.017
DO - 10.1016/j.stem.2014.09.017
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 25517469
AN - SCOPUS:84922662454
VL - 15
SP - 653
EP - 665
JO - Cell Stem Cell
JF - Cell Stem Cell
SN - 1934-5909
IS - 5
ER -
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