Pittsburgh scientists identify human source of stem cells with potential to rep...(identification and characterization of h...)

Date:9/4/2007

identification and characterization of human hematopoietic (blood) stem cells, of which his laboratory has also deciphered the ultimate origin during embryonic life. Besides blood development, his team also is investigating elusive populations of multipotent stem cells that persist in adult tissues, including dispensable ones like fat. Such cells should be invaluable for the regenerative therapy of multiple organs damaged by trauma, aging, genetic or acquired diseases.

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Contact: Marc Lukasiak marc.lukasiak@chp.edu 412-692-7919 Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Source:Eurekalert

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