UM171: New Molecule Allows For 10X Increase In Adult Stem Cell Transplants
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
Investigators have announced discovery of a new molecule, the first of its kind, which allows for the multiplication of stem cells in a unit of cord blood. Umbilical cord blood contains adult stem cells used for transplants aimed at curing a number of blood-related diseases, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma. For many patients this therapy comprises a treatment of last resort. read more