A method of treating a movement disorder in a subject is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of cells capable of modifying a neuronal discharge of the subject, thereby treating the movement disorder in the subject, wherein said administering is effected at a site selected from the group consisting of internal globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus and substantia nigra pars reticulate.
Cells and methods utilizing same for modifying the electrophysiological function of excitable tissues