Limbs Saved By Menstrual Blood Stem Cells

Monday, August 18, 2008 - 22:14 in Health & Medicine

Cells obtained from menstrual blood, termed 'endometrial regenerative cells' are capable of restoring blood flow in an animal model of advanced peripheral artery disease. A new study demonstrates that when circulation-blocked mice were treated with ERC injections, circulation and functionality were restored.

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