New approach shows regeneration of severely damaged lungs

(Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science) Researchers have -- for the first time -- demonstrated in a clinically relevant model that severely damaged lungs can be regenerated to meet transplantation criteria. Their new study describes the cross-circulation platform that maintained the donor lung's viability and function and the recipient's stability for 36-56 hours. Current methodologies of lung support are limited to only 6-8 hours, a time too short for therapeutic interventions that could regenerate the injured lung and improve its function.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news