The aim of this study is to develop and optimize methods to isolate, propagate and differentiate adult human neural stem cells from patients with degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease.
In this project the investigators propose to analyze tissue samples from different nervous system regions obtained during neurosurgical procedures in order investigate the presence of neural stem cells in different cerebral areas. The investigators will also evaluate techniques for neural stem cell cryopreservation, for possible future therapeutic uses. Patients with degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease undergoing neurosurgical procedures meeting our selection criteria will be candidate for this study.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
During neurosurgical procedures, tissue samples are obtained along trajectory of implanted electrodes or removal of stimulators previously implanted.
Los Angeles Neurosurgical Institute
Los Angeles, California, United States
Neuronal differentiation into dopaminergic neurons
Differentiation of at least 10% of dopaminergic neurons is targeted as the primary outcome measure
Time frame: 6 months
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