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Protein Biomarkers May Predict Development Of Acute GVHD After Donor Stem … – The Myeloma Beacon

Protein Biomarkers May Predict Development Of Acute GVHD After Donor Stem …The Myeloma BeaconDonor (allogeneic) stem cell transplantation has the potential to be a curative therapy for multiple myeloma. During the procedure, the patient receives chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment, which destroy the patient’s diseased stem cells as well as … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2013-08-22 NEWS

Harvard Stem Cell researchers create cells that line blood vessels – EurekAlert (press release)

Harvard Stem Cell researchers create cells that line blood vesselsEurekAlert (press release)In a scientific first, Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists have successfully grown the cells that line the blood vessels—called vascular endothelial cells—from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), revealing new details about how these …and more …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2013-08-22 NEWS

Stem cells and stroke – WWSB ABC 7

Stem cells and strokeWWSB ABC 7MIAMI, Fla., (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Each year 700 thousand people suffer a stroke in the United States. Until now, the only recovery for paralysis brought on by the stroke was lengthy rehabilitation. Now, a new stem cell therapy is helping stroke … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2013-08-22 NEWS

Lentiviral Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy Benefits Metachromatic … – Science Careers Blog (subscription)

Lentiviral Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy Benefits Metachromatic …Science Careers Blog (subscription)2TIGET Pediatric Clinical Research Unit, Division of Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells and Gene Therapy, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy. 3Pediatric Immunohematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, San Raffaele Scientific … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2013-08-22 NEWS

Fetal tissue-derived stem cells may be ideal source for repairing tissues and … – Medical Xpress

Fetal tissue-derived stem cells may be ideal source for repairing tissues and …Medical XpressMultipotent fetal dermal cells (MFDCs) may be an ideal source for cell therapy for repairing damaged tissues and organs. Their performance is superior to that of adult dermal cells, said a research team in Italy that developed a cell isolation …and more … Continue reading

2013-08-22 NEWS