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From: zumone2002 on 16 Jul 2008 23:55
http://www.med.cornell.edu/science/sci/new/science-briefs-junejuly-2.shtml

Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York city

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Stem Cells Heal Chronic Inflammation in the Gut

May Help Restore Immune System to Normal Function for Crohn's Disease

Stem cells are being studied at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell to
heal the gut in subjects suffering from Crohn's disease. Physician-
scientists believe that these cells might help to restore the ability
of the immune system to control inflammation by secreting anti-
inflammatory proteins into the digestive tract, allowing for
regeneration of tissue and prevention of scar tissue. It is believed
that Crohn's disease results from a malfunctioned immune response,
leading to uncontrolled inflammation in the tissues of the intestine.
Diarrhea, painful cramping, blood in stool, ulcers and other wounds in
the digestive tract are all possible symptoms of the disease.

Patients who have previously failed to benefit from medications for
Crohn's disease are enrolled in the trial to test the safety and
efficacy of the procedure. Each subject receives four infusions —
intravenous transplantation — of mesenchymal stem cells, which are
universally compatible in all people, like type-O blood.

For more information: Please contact Cynthia Cabral at 212-746-5118.

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