Source: PRNewswire
Posted: June 15, 2006
Summary:
Two pioneering studies in the field of stem cell transplantation demonstrate for the first time that environment-specific cells can play a role in positively influencing rejection reactions following stem cell transplants. The first study, conducted at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), demonstrates for the first time that environment-specific cells can play a role in positively influencing rejection reactions following stem cell transplants. The second study, from the San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, shows that a 'suicide' gene can be used to cut short rejection reactions following stem cell transplants. Both discoveries make stem cell transplants safer, and signify a step forward in the treatment of malignant blood conditions such as leukaemia.
Commentary: Hopefully these studies will lead to effective clinical trials and stem cell treatments for Leukemia patients.
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