Stem cells from muscle could address diabetes-related circulation problems

(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Stem cells taken from muscle tissue could promote better blood flow in patients with diabetes who develop peripheral artery disease, a painful complication that can require surgery or lead to amputation. A new study in mice at the University of Illinois found that an injection of the stem cells prompted new blood vessels to grow, improving circulation in the affected tissues and function in the affected limbs.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news