WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cells taken from muscle tissue can be used to build new blood vessels for transplants, researchers reported on Friday.
They grew these stem cells on elastic biodegradable tubes to engineer new blood vessels for rats within days of extracting the cells.
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This is very exciting since it could eliminate extraction of blood vessels from a patient undergoing bypass surgury. It also could contribute to understanding the development of blood vessels.
Tags: Adult Stem Cells, blood vessels, regenerative medicine
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