Thursday, March 23, 2006

Protein That Regulates Quiescent Blood Stem Cells May Enhance Recovery From Radiation And Chemo

Source: Cancer Cell
Posted: March 18, 2006

Scientists have uncovered new information about what orchestrates the complex balance between blood stem cells and mature blood cells, a relationship that is often disrupted in leukemia. The results will lead to a better understanding of the behavior of leukemic cells and may have vital clinical applications for patients recovering from chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplantation.

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