Adult Stem Cells Regenerate Liver Tissue

Alcohol sales will plummet on this news. Researchers at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf, Germany, used adult bone marrow stem cells to help quickly regenerate healthy liver tissue, enabling patients to eventually undergo a surgical resection. "Our study suggests that liver stem cells harvested from the patient’s own bone marrow can further augment and accelerate the liver’s […]

TonysnowAlcohol sales will plummet on this news.

Researchers at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf, Germany, used adult bone marrow stem cells to help quickly regenerate healthy liver tissue, enabling patients to eventually undergo a surgical resection.

"Our study suggests that liver stem cells harvested from the patient's own bone marrow can further augment and accelerate the liver's natural capacity to regenerate itself," said Günther Fürst, M.D., co-author and professor of radiology.

On a serious note, Bodyhack wants to wish Tony Snow and others dealing with liver issues a safe and speedy recovery.

We have previously reported on cord blood and fetal stem cells being used to repair the liver.

Stem Cells Speed Growth Of Healthy Liver Tissue [ScienceDaily]