genetically modified stem cells could reduce the effects of chemotherapy.
Spain, 2011-July the side effects of chemotherapy to treat cancer are many and various. One of them is that can affect the bone marrow cells causing low blood counts, who brings get an increase in the risk of infections, the appearance of easy bruising or bleeding easily, and a feeling of tiredness.
researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in United States, have found a possible way to reduce these effects precisely follow you toxic. The trial has been to extract in patients with brain tumors, stem cells of the spinal cord to modify them with a gene resistant to this treatment.
the authors of the study explained that patients received blood stem cells genetically modified safely lasted more than one year without causing any harmful effect.
from IVIDA, the Bank of stem cells from the IVI group recall the potential of stem cells to treat and cure diseases as well as be a source of research to help cope with side effects of some treatments cancer.
about IVIDA.
IVIDA is the Bank of lVI umbilical cord leading European in reproductive medicine with 22 clinics and presence in 8 countries. IVIDA offers a comprehensive service for preservation of umbilical cord, giving families retain the sample of the newborn in public bank located at the headquarters in Madrid or in the private bank located at the headquarters in Lisbon. IVI, with more than 20 years in the service of the reproduction, IVIDA patients ensures absolute control of the entire process, from the collection of the sample to the freezing of the same.
