Molecular Imaging of Stem Cell Transplantation for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Title:Molecular Imaging of Stem Cell Transplantation for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Volume: 18 Issue: 28

Author(s): Ping Wang and Anna Moore

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Keywords: Molecular imaging, stem cells, neurodegenerative diseases, cell replacement therapy, optical imaging, optogenetics, fluorescence Imaging, bioluminescence Imaging, PET, SPECT

Abstract: Cell replacement therapy with stem cells holds tremendous therapeutic potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Over the last decade, molecular imaging techniques have proven to be of great value in tracking transplanted cells and assessing the therapeutic efficacy. This current review summarizes the role and capabilities of different molecular imaging modalities including optical imaging, nuclear imaging and magnetic resonance imaging in the field of stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative disorders. We discuss current challenges and perspectives of these techniques and encompass updated information such as theranostic imaging and optogenetics in stem cell-based treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Wang Ping and Moore Anna, Molecular Imaging of Stem Cell Transplantation for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2012; 18 (28) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161212802481255