Friday, January 19, 2007

9. Can Stem Cells Repair a Damaged Heart? [Stem Cell Information]

9. Can Stem Cells Repair a Damaged Heart? [Stem Cell Information]

This article from the NIH explains where stem cell research is making progress in CHD. It summarizes many of the research reports seen on the net. ESC repair of heart damage would make it possible to generate enough cells to be useful in a clinical situation. Adult stem cells can repair hearts too but obtaining enough of them for practical use isn't possible now.

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