Hope for Victims of Spinal Injuries
Monday, February 27, 2006 - Stem Cell Guru
An Irish company, Remedi, which specilaises in exploring ways in which adult stem cells can be used in the fields of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
A recent report in the Irish Times newspaper highlighted the current research into treatment of spinal cord injuries using a method in which the spinal cord's nerves are encouraged to re-grow along temporary, hollow 'scaffolds' which have been implanted with the patient's stem cells. Over time millions of new nerves form and the scaffolds biodegrade harmlessly. The report is a very interesting read as it highlights the scope of treatments that adult stem cells may one may be able to be used for.
It's still very early days but these researchers are providing some hope that in aound 10 years this treatment will be ready to be trialed on humans.
A recent report in the Irish Times newspaper highlighted the current research into treatment of spinal cord injuries using a method in which the spinal cord's nerves are encouraged to re-grow along temporary, hollow 'scaffolds' which have been implanted with the patient's stem cells. Over time millions of new nerves form and the scaffolds biodegrade harmlessly. The report is a very interesting read as it highlights the scope of treatments that adult stem cells may one may be able to be used for.
It's still very early days but these researchers are providing some hope that in aound 10 years this treatment will be ready to be trialed on humans.
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