Monday, December 15, 2008

Newly Discovered Esophagus Stem Cells Grow Into Transplantable Tissue, Penn Study Finds

Source: University of Pennsylvania
Date: December 15, 2008

Summary:

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have discovered stem cells in the esophagus of mice that were able to grow into tissue-like structures and when placed into immune-deficient mice were able to form parts of an esophagus lining. The investigators report their findings online this month in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.