Stem Cells Might Contribute To Vascular Disease

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 05/20/2008 - 10:00

Physician-scientists believe that stem cells might play a harmful role in the body's reaction to trauma following common vascular surgery, like angioplasty.

They are currently studying how stem cells implant themselves in the wall of arteries and grow out of control.


 

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