Another option bits the dust.
http://topnews.us/content/244764-lack-funds-halting-embryonic-stem-cells-trail
Now on 10/20 they announced progress in the trials
This is the stuff that worked on rats
"GRNOPC1 contains hESC-derived oligodendrocyte progenitor cells that
have demonstrated remyelinating, nerve growth stimulating and
angiogenic properties leading to restoration of function in rodent
models of acute spinal cord injury. Preclinical studies have shown
that administration of GRNOPC1 significantly improved locomotor
activity and kinematic scores of rodents with spinal cord injuries
when injected seven days after the injury. Histological examination
of the injured spinal cords treated with GRNOPC1 showed improved axon
survival and extensive remyelination surrounding the rodent axons.
For more information about GRNOPC1, visit www.geron.com/GRNOPC1Trial.
For further information about the Phase 1 clinical trial, including
location of clinical sites, visit
www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01217008."
(sniff)
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