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Apr '0828

Cell-Based Therapy Helps Parkinson's Disease

by Kristine DaynesResearch

Summary: Researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Emory University have developed a cell-based therapy that shows promise in patients with Parkinson's disease. The therapy, called Spheramine, involves implanting retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells in the brain. Patients experienced improvement in tremor, rigidity, slowness of movements, balance, and coordination.

Comment: The pilot study involved only six patients. But considering the positive results, including that the therapy was well tolerated by patients, researchers started a Phase IIb involving another 71 patients. There is no cure for Parkinson's disease. But this research promises to develop a therapy to relieve some of the symptoms of the disease.

Read article - Rush University Medical Center. April 28, 2008.

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