NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of stem cell therapy developerNeuralstem (CUR) rose 4.62% to $2.72 on higher-than-average volume in afternoon trading Wednesday in sympathy with peer companyBrainstorm Cell Therapeutics (BCLI) .
Brainstorm intends to release the final results from its Phase 2a trial of its stem cell therapy NurOwn on Monday. The company describes NurOwn as an "autologous, adult stem cell therapy technology" designed to treat ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
The company will host a conference call on Monday to discuss the results.
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