Lung Tissue Generated From Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Date: 6.11.2009
Scientists in Belgium have successfully differentiated **human embryonic stem cells** (hESC) into major cell types of lung epithelial tissue using a convenient air-liquid interface. The technique, published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research, could provide an alternative to lung transplants for patients with **lung injury** due to chronic pulmonary disease and inherited **genetic diseases** such as **cystic fibrosis**.
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