Monday, June 16, 2008

Ability to track stem cells in tumors could advance cancer treatments

Source: Society of Nuclear Medicine
Date: June 16, 2008

Summary:

NEW ORLEANS, La.—Using noninvasive molecular imaging technology, a method has been developed to track the location and activity of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the tumors of living organisms, according to researchers at SNM's 55th Annual Meeting. This ability could lead to major advances in the use of stem cell therapies to treat cancer.