Stem cell treatment to prevent leukemia returning is a step closer, say scientists

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 12:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers at King's College London have identified a way of eliminating leukaemic stem cells, which could lead to new treatments that may enable complete remission for leukaemia patients. An early study in mice has shown that leukaemic stem cells can be abolished by suppressing two proteins found in the body.

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