Neurospheres from rat adipose-derived stem cells could be induced into functional Schwann cell-like cells in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Schwann cells (SC) which are myelin-forming cells in peripheral nervous system are very useful for the treatment of diseases of peripheral nervous system and central nervous system. However, it is difficult to obtain sufficient large...

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Main Authors: Shan Yanchang, Li Yong, Zhou Chang, Xiong Fu, Zhao Cuiping, Liu Lan, Liu Zhengshan, Xu Yongfeng, Peng Funing, Zhang Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/9/21