Monday, November 15, 2010

Stem Cell Patch May Result in Improved Function Following Heart Attack

University of Cincinnati researchers have found that applying a stem cell-infused patch together with overexpression of a specific cell instruction molecule promoted cell migration to damaged cardiac tissue following heart attack and resulted in improved function in animal models.

 

The researchers also found that function improved more so than when stem cells were directly injected in heart tissue—a therapy that is being studied elsewhere.

 

These findings are being presented for the first time at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Meeting in Chicago Nov. 15.

via UC HealthNews : Stem Cell Patch May Result in Improved Function Following Heart Attack.

1 comment:

Mica Womack said...

Beautifully written. Thank you.