New molecule allows for up to 10-fold increase in stem cell transplants
Friday, September 19, 2014 - 01:02
in Health & Medicine
A new molecule, the first of its kind, allows for the multiplication of stem cells in a unit of cord blood. Umbilical cord stem cells are used for transplants aimed at curing a number of blood-related diseases, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma. For many patients this therapy comprises a treatment of last resort.