Source: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Date: January 25, 2007
Summary:
Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute have identified a family of proteins that contributes to the survival and regenerative potential of blood-forming stem cells. According to the researchers, their findings in hematopoietic (blood) stem cells, might be relevant to stem cells in other tissues, and provide insights into potential strategies to enhance the longevity of stem cells. The new knowledge, obtained from animal studies, could help enhance the viability of blood stem cells used for bone marrow transplants for patients with leukemia.
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