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Stem Cells
by ruth on June 12, 2006
Researchers have found evidence, however that in mice, RPE cells are indeed regenerated in small amounts from bone marrrow stem cells.
"Compared to RPE transplantation, there are a lot of advantages if someone's own bone Marrow could supply the cells, because it's a ready source and the cells would not be rejected by the patient. Further, if bone-marrow progenitors circulating in the blood could be attracted to sites of disease, surgery could be avoided."
Researchers are now trying to discover ways to mobilize an elderly patient's own cells (stem cells in the bone marrow) to travel to the injury site (retina) to make repairs.
More details from University of Florida News.
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Remember that episode in the season 3 of Grey's Anatomy when Izzie had to donate bone marrow for her biological daughter?
Somewhat the procedure was shown. But more importantly, it was insinuated how matching donors to recipients is crucial.
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What: "Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and Bone Marrow Transplantation" Free Educational Symposium
When: June 11, 2008 4-8 pm
Where: Moffitt's Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive Tampa, Florida
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