Stem cell treatment for stroke shows promising results, study finds

By Erik Robinson March 17, 2017 Portland, Ore.

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Vials of multipotent adult progenitor cells were used in treating participants in a clinical trial involving OHSU and 32 other comprehensive stroke centers around the world. (Athersys Inc.)

Stroke stem cell therapy

Vials of multipotent adult progenitor cells were used in treating participants in a clinical trial involving OHSU and 32 other comprehensive stroke centers around the world. (Athersys Inc.)

Stroke stem cell therapy

Vials of multipotent adult progenitor cells were used in treating participants in a clinical trial involving OHSU and 32 other comprehensive stroke centers around the world. (Athersys Inc.)

Stroke stem cell therapy

Multipotent adult progenitor cells, shown here via microscope, were used in treating stroke patients in a clinical trial at 33 sites around the world including OHSU. (Athersys Inc.)

Stroke stem cell therapy

Multipotent adult progenitor cells, shown here via microscope, were used in treating stroke patients in a clinical trial at 33 sites around the world including OHSU. (Athersys Inc.)