Source: Weill Medical College
Posted: May 10, 2006
Summary:
New research shows that a novel secreted protein called stromal-derived factor 1 (SDF-1) helps build new blood vessels by encouraging the migration of cells from the marrow to tissues in need of new vasculature. The discovery may allow scientists to move closer to treatments for vascular diseases afflicting patients with diabetes or atherosclerosis, and other patients threatened by dangerously poor circulation. The finding may also impact cancer research.
Commentary: Hopefully this protein can be transformed into effective clincal therapies for humans with heart disease, cancer and other circulatory disorders.
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