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Poor results for retinal cell transplants in Parkinson disease

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The negative clinical results seen after retinal cell transplantation in patients with Parkinson disease highlight the importance of understanding the mechanisms by which a graft can improve neurological function. Scientific and safety issues must be thoroughly addressed before any cell transplantation approach can progress as a therapy for neurological diseases.

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  1. Department of Experimental Medical Science, Basal Ganglia Pathophysiology Unit, Lund University, Lund, BMC F11, 221 84, Sweden

    M. Angela Cenci

  2. Department of Clinical Sciences, Section of Neurology, Lund University, Lund, 221 85, Sweden

    Håkan Widner

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Cenci, M., Widner, H. Poor results for retinal cell transplants in Parkinson disease. Nat Rev Neurol 7, 424–425 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneurol.2011.111

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