Simple Chemical Procedure Augments Therapeutic Potential Of Stem Cells
Monday, November 3, 2008 - 16:07
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have developed a simple method for making a certain class of adult stem cells more therapeutically effective. By attaching a molecule called SLeX to the surface of human cells extracted from bone marrow, researchers have altered how the cells travel through vessels. This might enable the cells to more effectively reach sites of injury and replace damaged tissue.