By manipulating the machinery used by our cells for quality control, researchers have found a way to restore the function of cystic fibrosis (CF) airway cells.
This could significantly reduce the sticky mucus that plugs the lungs of CF patients, which leads to antibiotic-resistant infections and untimely death.
control researchersCystic Fibrosis: Engineered Proteins Can 'Bypass' Genetic DefectScienceDaily Fri, 08/29/2008 - 00:15
Repairing Tissue Damage: Scientists Uncover Potential To Control...ScienceDaily Wed, 04/09/2008 - 23:00
Researchers have made an important step towards the use of adult stem cells to repair damaged tissue. University of Manchester scientists report that they have uncovered a messaging system that instructs adult stem cells to contribute to tissue repair in response to chemical signals in the body. |
