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Title:

Gaps Between Aims and Achievements in Therapeutic Modification of Neuronal Damage ("Neuroprotection").

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Wiendl, Heinz; Elger, Christian; Förstl, Hans; Hartung, Hans-Peter; Oertel, Wolfgang; Reichmann, Heinz; Schwab, Stefan
Abstract:
The term "neuroprotection" is often misused, overused, or misunderstood. A reasonable definition of neuroprotection refers to the preservation of "neuronal structure and/or function." Although our knowledge about the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration has expanded, experimental systems and animal models that mimic the process or allow translation into clinical success remain limited. This editorial discusses reasons for this gap and strategies to close it. Experimental models...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Neurotherapeutics
Year:
2015
Journal volume:
12
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
449-54
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s13311-015-0348-8
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25773662
Print-ISSN:
1933-7213
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
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