Analysis: Stem cells create blood vessels

Doctors have succeeded in growing new blood vessels from a person's own bone marrow cells, but researchers said Friday they are still some years away from being able to use these test-tube grown vessels to replace diseased arteries. "Our studies show that bone marrow is an excellent source of stem cells that can be coaxed into creating blood vessels," Stelios Andreadis, associate professor in the University at Buffalo department of chemical and biological engineering, told United Press International. The blood vessels created in the test tube contain smooth muscle and endothelial cells, Andreadis said. "These stem cells can be used in regenerative medicine for cardiovascular applications," he said. "Zdroj":[ http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/index.php?feed=Science&article=UPI-1-20070706-16572100-bc-us-stemcell-analysis.xml]

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