New stem cell therapy said to be universal

In a step toward **one-size-fits-all stem cell therapies**, an Oceanside biotechnology company said yesterday that it has developed cell lines that could potentially be used by many different people and races without fear of **transplant rejection**. Scientists at International Stem Cell Corp. said the four **embryonic stem cell lines** have a simple genetic profile in critical areas of DNA that code for immune system rejection, making them easy to “immune match” with large numbers of patients. Whole article on "SignOnSanDiego":[ http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/biotech/20071220-9999-1b20stems.html]

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