Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Researchers demonstrate safety of gene therapy using adult stem cells

Source: University of California - Davis
Date: May 6, 2008

Summary:

A new study by UC Davis researchers provides evidence that methods using human bone marrow-derived stem cells to deliver gene therapy to cure diseases of the blood, bone marrow and certain types of cancer do not cause the development of tumors or leukemia. The study was published online in the May 6, 2008 issue of Molecular Therapy.