Harnessing the Cell's Own Ability to Repair and Prevent Neurodegenerative Disease

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Date 2009 Mar 7

PMID 19265872

Citations 11

Authors

Harry Whelan

Kristina DeSmet

Ellen Buchmann

Michele Henry

Margaret Wong-Riley

Janis Eells

James VerHoeve

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Abstract

Near-IR light treatment modifies cellular function, promotes cell survival, and improves outcomes in laboratory and mouse models of Parkinson's disease.

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