Friday, April 27, 2007

New gene discovered in human stem cells may benefit transplant patients

Source: University of Oxford
Date: April 27, 2007

Summary:

Oxford scientists have for the first time revealed a link between a gene and the activity of human stem cells, giving hope that stem cell transplant success for blood cancer patients may be significantly improved. It is hoped that the discovery may in the future lead to genes playing a clinical role in stem cell transplants particularly in the context of cord blood.