Dr. David Greene of Arizona has made a breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease with stem cells. This new treatment gives hope to patients who have seen their condition deteriorate over time. Dr. Greene and his team are working hard to bring this new therapy to market and to help those suffering from this debilitating disease.

2. Learn about the causes,
symptoms and treatment
options for Parkinson's disease
including the experimental
stem cell therapy and
traditional options like
medications, surgery and
rehabilitation therapy.

3. Stem Cell Therapy for
Parkinson's Disease
Stem cell therapy for Parkinson's
disease is a treatment approach that
involves using stem cells, which are
undifferentiated cells that can
develop into various types of
specialized cells, to replace or repair
damaged or lost cells in the brain
associated with Parkinson's disease.

4. Stem cell therapy is one of the latest
Parkinson's Disease treatments
Several preclinical studies using animal models
have suggested the potential benefits of
mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for Parkinson's
disease. The studies that have been conducted
commonly show positive results; however, they
have generally been small and have used different
methods of transplantation and sources of
mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).

5. Stem cell therapy may benefit Parkinson's
Disease by replacing and repairing damaged
dopamine-producing nerve cells within the
brain. One study published in the journal
"Stem Cells Translational Medicine" in 2016
reported the results of a phase I clinical trial in
which MSCs derived from bone marrow were
transplanted into the brains of 12 patients with
Parkinson's disease.

6. Stem cell therapy for
Parkinson's disease is still
considered exploratory and
more research is needed to
determine its long-term
effectiveness. However,
preclinical and clinical studies
using mesenchymal stem cells
(MSCs) have suggested exciting
benefits for treating
Parkinson's disease, including:

7. Is stem cell therapy
effective for Parkinson's
disease?
• Replacement or repair of lost or damaged
dopamine-producing cells in the brain.
• Improve motor function and reduce
symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and
difficulty with movement.
• Reduction in inflammation and oxidative
stress in the brain, which is thought to
contribute to the development of Parkinson's
disease.
• Improvement in the function of the immune
system leads to condition stabilization or
potentially extended remission.

8. Parkinson's Disease is a chronic illness
affecting millions worldwide.
Diagnosing Parkinson's Disease can be
challenging, as symptoms may be
similar to other movement-related
disorders, such as multiple system
atrophy or Lewy body dementia.