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Stem cells turn cancer killers Washington:
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have revealed that human
embryonic cells have the capacity to generate cancer-killing cells.
They generated "natural killer" cells from the human embryonic stem
cells. As part of the immune system, natural killer cells normally are
present in the blood stream and are play a role in defending the body
against infection and against some cancers. "This is the first published
research to show the ability to make cells from human embryonic stem
cells that are able to treat and fight cancer, especially leukemias
and lymphomas," said Dan Kaufman, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of
medicine in the Stem Cell Institute and Department of Medicine at the
University of Minnesota and lead author of the study. "We hear a lot
about the potential of stem cells to treat conditions such as Parkinson's
disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. This research suggests it
is possible that we could use human embryonic stem cells as a source
for immune cells that could better target and destroy cancer cells and
potentially treat infections," Kaufman added. Next, the researchers
will test whether the human embryonic stem cell-derived natural killer
cells can target cancer cells in animal models. References: India Travel Times, News, Hotels, Airlines, Indian, Tourism, Tourist, Tour, Ayurveda, Yoga, Hotel |
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