Kaminski, whose group pioneered research in microRNA in lung fibrosis, saw the potential for use of miR - 29 in pulmonary fibrosis, as did Eva van Rooij, the scientist who discovered the role for miR - 29 in cardiac fibrosis and is a senior co-author on the paper. (sciencedaily.com)
In the long run, the scientists hope their lung stem cell therapy will also help patients with other lung fibrosis conditions of which there are dozens, including COPD, cystic fibrosis, and fibro - cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis. (healthtalk.unchealthcare.org)
Scientists have been studying the alternative possibility of using stem cells to treat IPF and other lung fibrosis diseases. (healthtalk.unchealthcare.org)