Source: University of Minnesota
Posted: July 31, 2006
Summary:
Researchers at the University of Minnesota successfully used robotic surgery to deliver a stem cell treatment to damaged heart tissue in pigs.
Using minimally invasive robotic surgery equipment, researchers injected the stem cells into the damaged hearts. The cells were "labeled" with iron particles so that researchers would be able to see if they engrafted in the pig hearts.
The cells were successfully transplanted in six of seven cases. Subsequent MRI studies showed that the cells took hold in the heart and function improved.
Commentary: Hopefully this new method for stem cell transplantation will also be successful in stem cell treatments and lead to improved function in humans.
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