Stroke without thrombolytics calls stem cells

June 18, 2008

Bone marrow stem cells are known to possess numerous regenerative properties in humans (clinical trials), including healing of heart attack damaged myocardium, reversing liver failure, and stimulating new blood vessel production in patients with ischemic limbs. Bone marrow stem cells may be mobilized using conventional agents such as G-CSF, or other newer agents such as parathyroid hormone, or some even have reported seaweed extracts. (StemCellPatents)