TITLE

Stem Cells Move from Lab to the Clinic

AUTHOR(S)

Gwynne, Peter

PUB. DATE

November 2003

SOURCE

Genomics & Proteomics;Nov/Dec2003, Vol. 3 Issue 9, p33

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Highlights the conference held in Singapore in 2003, focusing on advances in stem cell research. Application of stem cells to gene therapy; Collection of stem cells through cloning; Potential role in Parkinson's disease therapy; Indications that adult pancreatic stem cells may not exist; Problems with the lack of effective embryonic stem cell lines.

ACCESSION #

11600908

Tags: STEM cells -- Congresses;  GENE therapy;  CONFERENCES & conventions

 

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