Simple chemical procedure augments therapeutic potential of stem cells
Friday, October 31, 2008 - 06:07
in Biology & Nature
Adult stem cells resemble couch potatoes if they hang out and divide in a dish for too long. They get fat and lose key surface proteins, which interferes with their movement and reduces their therapeutic potential. Now, via a simple chemical procedure, researchers have found a way to get these cells off the couch and over to their therapeutic target.