Bone marrow stem cell co-transplantation prevents embryonic stem cell transplant-associated tumors
Monday, May 11, 2009 - 10:35
in Health & Medicine
Tampa, Fla. (May. 11, 2009) - Transplanted embryonic stem cells are recognized as a potential treatment for patients suffering from the effects of spinal cord injury (SCI). However, in studies using embryonic stem cells transplanted into SCI laboratory animals, a serious drawback has been the development of tumors following transplantation.