Stem cell scientists clear another hurdle in creating transplant arteries
Sunday, May 12, 2019 - 04:41
in Biology & Nature
Recent work highlights a better way to grow smooth muscle cells, one of the two cellular building blocks of arteries, from pluripotent stem cells. This research is part of an effort to create artery banks -- similar to blood banks common today -- with readily-available material to replace diseased arteries during surgery.