The Quest For The Cure of Neurological Disorders

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The Quest For The Cure of Neurological Disorders By: Devin Vides

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The Quest For The Cure of Neurological Disorders. By: Devin Vides. Quest for Azheimer’s cure. microglia. 1. PSR antibodies. 3. EPO. 2. Vitamin E. Clumps of amyloid. NO. TNF. Hydrogen Peroxide. eocosanoids. Stem Cell Therapy. + BDNF. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Quest For The Cure of Neurological Disorders

By:Devin Vides

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microglia

Clumps of amyloidNO

Hydrogen Peroxide

TNFeocosanoids

2. Vitamin E

3. EPO

1. PSR antibodies

Quest for Azheimer’s cure

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Interestingly , despite a widespread of amyloid β and neurofibrilary tangle, the

therapy created a robust enhancement of hippocampal synaptic density

+ BDNF

Stem Cell Therapy

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Alzheimer’s video

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgvm_vvqq3I

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Therapeutic Cloning

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The Quest for a Parkinson’s cure

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References• Chong, Z. Z., Li, F., and Maiese K. “Employing New Cellular Therapeutic

Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Change for the Better?” Curr. Neurovasc Res. 2005 January; 2(1): 55-72.

• Jones, M. B., et al. “Neural Stem Cells Improve Cognition Via BDNF in a transgenic Model of Alzheimer Disease.” Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 August 11; 106(32): 13594-13599.

• Texas Department of State Health Services . 2008. “Alzheimer’s Disease Statistics.” Retrieved on October 27, from: <http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/alzheimers/statistics.shtm>.

• CIRMTV. “Neural Stem Cells Reverse Alzheimer’s Like Symptoms.” Youtube video. 2009 July 28. Retrieved from: < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgvm_vvqq3I>