Breaking News    January 28, 2012

Early follow-up of first human embryonic stem cells transplanted into subretinal space shows promise

The first human embryonic stem cells transplanted into humans demonstrated no signs of hyperproliferation, tumorigenicity, ectopic tissue formation or rejection after 4 months of follow-up, two studies showed.

The prospective trials evaluated subretinal transplantation of human embryonic stem cells derived from retinal pigment epithelium in one patient with Stargardt's macular dystrophy and one patient with dry age-related macular degeneration.

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	Additional evidence shown for role of microvascular disease in age-related disability
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