Stem Cell Used to Build Heart Tissue
Stem Cells
Scientists conducting stem cell research at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis have demonstrated that embryonic stem cells from mice can help build the heart.
According to the report published in Cell Stem Cell, the findings suggest a step forward in the use of stem cell research to develop a new generation of treatments for heart disease, that is growing new valvles, arteries, perhaps entire hearts.
Senior author of the study, Dr Kenneth Murphy, professor of pathology and immunology, said: “This isn’t the only gene we’ll need to get stem cells to repair damaged hearts, but it’s a key piece of the puzzle.
“This gene is like the first domino in a chain: the Mesp1 protein activates genes that make other important proteins, and these in turn activate other genes and so on. The end result of these falling genetic dominoes is your whole cardiovascular system.”
The researchers hope that stem cells could hold the potential to create new tissue for the treatment of a wide range of diseases and injuries.
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Walter Kasmir is a holistic practitioner and an authority in the field of Anti-Aging Medicine. He’s also a speaker, trainer, and lifestyle coach. While studying pharmacology he learned how toxic most prescription drugs are, even seemingly innocent drugs such as Aspirin and Tylenol — even when they are taken correctly. His wife was a public school teacher, and suffered from severe upper respiratory infections every Fall when she returned to work. She was subjected to long courses of second and third generation IV antibiotics. Knowing the potential side effects, he searched for natural (non toxic) remedies. His casual search for natural remedies evolved into a passion for natural health and medicine.
After earning a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Akron, he became certified in Natural Wellness. He went on to earn a doctor of naturopathy degree. Dr. Walt, as many of his clients call him, has been in the medical arena for 20 years, working in emergency medicine, intensive care, dialysis, diabetic teaching, bariactrics, and managed care. After years of operating within the conventional medical paradigm, he came to the realization that conventional western medicine has made quantum leaps in treating trauma and acute disease, but has been a dismal failure in treating chronic problems such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and many others. Natural medicine has successfully treated many of these diseases for hundreds of years.
Dr. Walt is a member of the American Academy of Antiaging and board certified anti-aging specialist with the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners. He is also a member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the Association of Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, and International Society of Neurofeedback & Research. Dr. Walt founded The Word On Wellness™ Institute, which specializes in teaching, consulting, and lifestyle coaching for pastors and spouses, ministerial leaders, and lay leadership.
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