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iPSC stem cells – cells derived from human skin or blood samples – are used to investigate fundamental disease processes on a micro scale. Working at this intricate level of detail allows scientists to examine the molecular changes that underpin the development of brain diseases.
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Extracellular Monomeric and Aggregated Tau Efficiently Enter Human Neurons through Overlapping but Distinct Pathways
Lewis D. Evans et al, (2018), Cell Reports, Volume 22, 22, 3612 - 3624
A Highly Efficient Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Microglia Model Displays a Neuronal-Co-culture-Specific Expression Profile and Inflammatory Response.
Haenseler W, et al, (2017), Stem cell Reports, Stem Cell Reports, June 6:8(6), 1727 - 1742
Excess α-synuclein compromises phagocytosis in iPSC-derived macrophages.
Haenseler W, et al, (2017), Scientific Reports, Scientific Report, 7
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