Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Posted: April 24, 2006
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered that bone-marrow derived stem cells can regenerate damaged renal cells in an animal model of Alport syndrome. The discovery could provide a new strategy for managing this inherited kidney disease and offers the first example of how stem cells may be useful in repairing basement membrane matrix defects and restoring organ function.
Commentary: Hopefully treatments this study will be able to be applied not only to Alport syndrome, but other kidney-related diseases.
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