StemCellResearchNews.com
“Researchers have used rare stem cells derived from human cord blood to generate heart muscle-like cells, a technique that could provide an effective way to repair damage from heart attacks.
The study… found that it is possible to expand up to seven-fold… rare CD133+ stem cells from human cord blood and then grow them into cardiac muscle cells.”
The findings of this study could have major implications for treatments following heart attacks. Â Whilst at least 20 million people survive heart attacks and strokes every year, many have poor life expectancy and require continual costly clinical care.
