us researchers identify first human lung stem cell
Last Updated : GMT 09:40:38
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Last Updated : GMT 09:40:38
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle

US researchers identify first human lung stem cell

Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle

Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicleUS researchers identify first human lung stem cell

WASHINGTON - AFP

US researchers said Wednesday they have identified for the first time human lung stem cells that are self-renewing and could offer important clues for treating chronic lung diseases. Previous studies have shown researchers were able to create lung cells using human embryonic stem cells, but this lung stem cell was isolated using surgical samples of adult human lung tissue. \"This research describes, for the first time, a true human lung stem cell,\" said Piero Anversa, director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at Brigham and Women\'s Hospital and co-author of the study in the New England Journal of Medicine. \"The discovery of this stem cell has the potential to offer those who suffer from chronic lung diseases a totally novel treatment option by regenerating or repairing damaged areas of the lung.\" The finding qualifies as a true stem cell because it renews itself; can form different types of lung cells like bronchioles, alveoli and pulmonary vessel cells; and when injected into a mouse it could be isolated and removed and used to treat another mouse with the same results, the study said. \"These are the critical first steps in developing clinical treatments for those with lung disease for which no therapies exist,\" said co-author Joseph Loscalzo, chair of the BWH department of medicine. \"Further research is needed, but we are excited about the impact this discovery could have on our ability to regenerate or recreate new lung tissues to replace damaged areas of the lungs.\" Stem cell therapy on lung diseases has long been elusive because the lung is a highly complex organ with a variety of cell types that can renew at different rates, experts say. Lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States after heart disease and cancer, according to the National Institutes of Health.

themuslimchronicle
themuslimchronicle

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

us researchers identify first human lung stem cell us researchers identify first human lung stem cell

 



Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle

GMT 09:40 2017 Sunday ,17 December

May wins Brexit boost, but bigger battles await

GMT 06:33 2017 Friday ,01 December

Venezuela blames oil woes on 'sabotage

GMT 10:53 2017 Wednesday ,27 September

Fadl Shaker change residency after threats

GMT 08:37 2018 Tuesday ,23 January

Europe brings on charm and blue skies

GMT 22:55 2017 Tuesday ,07 February

Egypt backs Trump’s media criticism

GMT 09:50 2016 Thursday ,27 October

Voices concern over AT&T-Time Warner

GMT 07:48 2018 Sunday ,07 January

Globes newcomer Timothee Chalamet shoots

GMT 15:35 2017 Friday ,06 October

SAMA governor: Real GDP growth of 1.7% during 2016

GMT 11:42 2017 Tuesday ,31 October

Greece finds stand-up comedy amid economic tragedy
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
 
 Themuslimchronicle Facebook,themuslimchronicle facebook  Themuslimchronicle Twitter,themuslimchronicle twitter Themuslimchronicle Rss,themuslimchronicle rss  Themuslimchronicle Youtube,themuslimchronicle youtube  Themuslimchronicle Youtube,themuslimchronicle youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©

muslimchronicle muslimchronicle muslimchronicle muslimchronicle
themuslimchronicle themuslimchronicle themuslimchronicle
themuslimchronicle
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle