A new study by Dr. Darja Marolt and colleagues, published in early online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on May 14 shows that human embryonic stem cells can be used to grow bone tissue grafts for use in research and potential therapeutic application.
The study is the first example of using bone cell progenitors derived from human embryonic stem cells to grow compact bone tissue in quantities large enough to repair bone defects.
The work is considered a significant step towards replacements of bone losse in patients with birth defects, or patients who have suffered traumatic bone loss. [Read more...]




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