Direct conversion of human mesenchymal stem cells into neurons by small molecules

What is it about?

Mesenchymal stem cells from different adult and neonatal sources were converted into neurons by using a chemical cocktail. Cells from different sources presented distinct neuronal conversion capabilities in response to the cocktail.

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Why is it important?

We defined that mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cord and bone marrow are the most suitable sources to generate neurons by a defined chemical cocktail. This findings may have implication for regenerative medicine approaches for neurological diseases.