Tag: Stem Cells
Stem Cell Sources Used for HSCT Vary by Country, Resources
Use of bone marrow most common in Americas, Europe; increases with increasing income
Antibody Tx Reduces Graft-vs-Host Post Stem Cell Transplant
Results for patients with acute leukemia
HSCT Not Linked to Sustained Remission in Refractory Crohn’s
More patients undergoing HSCT able to discontinue treatment for at least three months
Unique Platform ID’d for Producing Cone Photoreceptors
Experimental study suggests gene involved in stem cell differentiation into S-cone photoreceptors
Unlicensed Stem Cell Clinics Operating in the United States
FDA has no authority over procedures using adipose-derived stem cells
Long-Term Remissions of CLL in First Personalized Cell Tx Trial
T cells reprogrammed to contain chimeric antigen receptor targeting CD19 protein on B cells
Genetic Variant Ups Risk of Graft-Versus-Host Disease in HSCT
Rejection seen with high-expression allele recipient, low-expression allele donor in HLA-DPB1 mismatches
Novel Stem Cell Approach Promising for Heart Failure
Approach is 'simpler and probably safer' than earlier attempts
Gene Tx May Benefit Children, Teens With Wiskott-Aldrich Sx
Patient's own blood stem cells are removed to correct the WAS gene, then injected back into the patient
Facial Rejuvenation Effect of Fat Graft May Be Due to Stem Cells
Facial fat graft and injection of adipose-derived stem cells both show promise