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Arch Hellen Med, 42(2), March-April 2025, 160-170

REVIEW

Stem cells applications in the study and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

G. Karapanagiotidou,1 A. Kamatsou,2 Κ.A. Kyriazidis,2 Μ.A. Kyriazidi,2 V. Papaliagkas,1 M. Chatzidimitriou1
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki,
2School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

Stem cells are the source of origin of the differentiated cells of an organism, since, from the zygote and the blastocyst to the mature tissue and neighboring organs, they accompany all the maturation stages of an organism. Due to their properties, they are classified into categories, which contribute to maintaining the integrity of the body. At the same time, by analyzing these properties microscopically, as well as the related chemical compounds, new paths are formed in the field of research, concerning the treatment of various diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide. Therefore, the aim of this review is the study of stem cell-based therapies for these diseases.

Key words: Applications, Differentiation, Neurodegenerative diseases, Stem cells, Treatment.

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