Categoría: Stem Cell Research
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Neuralstem Files FDA Application for ALS Adult Stem Cell Trial
The stem cell company Neuralstem has filed an application with the FDA to begin the first clinical trials ever to be conducted with adult stem cells in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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ALS Improved by Antioxidants
Scientists at the Salk Institute have demonstrated with human stem cells that an antioxidant commonly found in plants can improve amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Osiris Completes Enrollment in First Worldwide Phase III Stem Cell Trial
The adult stem cell company Osiris Therapeutics accomplishes an historic milestone by completing patient enrollment in the first phase III clinical trial ever to be conducted with adult stem cells in the treatment of Graft versus Host Disease.
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Caveat Emptor: New Guidelines are Issued to Protect Patients Against Bogus Stem Cell Therapies
Although legitimate adult stem cell therapies are already available, there is also no shortage of bogus stem cell therapies which erroneously claim to offer benefits.
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Adult Stem Cells from Skeletal Muscle Repair Heart Tissue and Offer a Wide Range of Other Therapeutic Applications
Researchers at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh announce that human adult stem cells derived from skeletal muscle have successfully repaired damaged heart tissue more effectively than previously studied therapies.
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Adult Stem Cells Successfully Treat Pulmonary Hypertension
Doctors announce the successful treatment of pulmonary hypertension with autologous adult stem cells in a clinical trial.
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Embryologist and Stem Cell Pioneer Forms New Company
The father of embryonic stem cell science, Dr. James Thomson, merges 3 stem cell companies together into one new commercial endeavor.
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Adult Stem Cells from Fat Protect the Brain Against Injury
An international team of researchers demonstrates the neurologically protective properties of adult stem cells derived from adipose tissue.
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Cord Blood Adult Stem Cells to Repair Heart Valve Defects in Babies
Cardiologists in Germany have pioneered a new procedure for the use of adult stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood to grow new heart valves for the repair of congenital heart defects in newborns.
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Business is Booming as Pfizer Targets the Aging Processs With New Adult Stem Cell Research
As yet another indication of the economic maturation of an industry, the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is now developing anti-aging stem cell products.