New advances in the treatment of Parkinson's disease

Swedish scientists have successfully used stem cells to heal brain damage in laboratory mice, simulating Parkinson's disease.

Stem cells help shape Parkinson's treatment and point the way to future clinical trials in Parkinson's patients - Photo: BBC News

First, scientists at Lund University (Sweden) destroyed dopamine-producing nerve cells in a lateral part of the mouse brain.

They then converted human embryonic stem cells into dopamine-producing neurons and injected them into mouse brains.

The results showed that most of the brain damage in the experimental mice was restored, marking a new step forward in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Scientists have yet to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. Previously, some drugs and brain stimulation methods only reduced some of the symptoms of the disease.

“This success represents an important step forward in understanding how stem cells can shape future treatments for Parkinson’s disease,” said Arthur Roach, director of research and development for the project.

However, we have to do a lot of testing before we can do clinical trials in humans.”

According to VnExpress