Sentences with phrase «cell transplant techniques»

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«The advances in transplant techniques and the range of available cell sources that can be used to optimize the treatment of aberrant corneal wound healing can give reassurance to patients with corneal injuries that preserving vision may be possible in the near future,» wrote the authors of the Stem Cells review.

In part, this was due to an inconsistency in protocols, for example the age of participants, the clinical techniques used for cell delivery and the number of cells transplanted.

In separate experiments reported in Nature — one with mice, the other transplanting human stem cells into mouse bone marrow — researchers demonstrated techniques with the potential to produce all types of blood cells.

The Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program is expanding the use of this technique for patients with solid tumors including neuroblastoma and brain tumors; a variety of high - risk hematologic diseases, such as thalassemia major and transfusion - dependent sickle cell disease; and other nonmalignant diseaCell Transplant Program is expanding the use of this technique for patients with solid tumors including neuroblastoma and brain tumors; a variety of high - risk hematologic diseases, such as thalassemia major and transfusion - dependent sickle cell disease; and other nonmalignant diseacell disease; and other nonmalignant diseases.

Using the technique as a proof of principle, the researchers were able to detect transplanted tumor cells in animal brains.

Results from a recent trial of this technique in a SCID disorder show 100 % survival rates at 7 years post-treatment, xvi compared with 85 % survival in patients receiving a stem cell transplant from a healthy sibling.

Honing the technique, the researchers were able to produce a population of cells that molecularly resembled heart muscle and developed into apparently healthy heart muscle when transplanted in mouse hearts.

Our efforts to monitor beta cells after transplant and identify signs of early demise in both native and transplanted cells will make it possible to stop cell injury, significantly advancing prevention efforts and strengthening transplant techniques.