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Bone marrow stem cells prop up failing livers.

Bone marrow stem cells prop up failing livers.

Authors :
Coghlan, Andy
Source :
New Scientist; 10/8/2005, Vol. 188 Issue 2520, p13-13, 1/2p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article reports on a new technique of treatment for liver failure that uses bone marrow stem cells from the patient's own blood. To obtain the cells, the patient is first given an injection of a chemical called granulocyte colony stimulating factor, which stimulates their bone marrow to produce extra stem cells. The liver function and general health of three out of five patients given the treatment improved significantly within two months of treatment. An added benefit of the treatment is that the stem cells can be harvested from the blood rather than from bone marrow, which is a painful procedure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
188
Issue :
2520
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
18591569