A breakthrough in stem cell treatment of heart disease: British scientists invented long-acting stem cell injection

 Scientists at University College London have made a breakthrough in the treatment of heart disease with stem cells. The stem cell injection method they invented allows stem cells to survive longer in the heart. Previous attempts to regenerate the heart in this way have repeatedly failed because the cells are difficult to adapt. new environment.

　　 According to reports, researchers at University College London cultivated stem cells into miniature spheres and injected them into the heart muscle. This method has been tested in laboratory mice, and the stem cells can survive longer in the heart, so it can help treat heart failure.

　　Daniel Stuckey (Daniel Stuckey) of University College London said: "Our technology provides a new way to ensure that the cells injected into the heart can work properly."

Professor Metin Avkiran of the British Heart Foundation said: “This is a promising new delivery system that allows stem cell-derived heart cells to have the best chance of repairing the disease. Damage the heart."

　　 It is reported that stem cells are cells that can be derived into various other cell types and are used for bone marrow transplantation and other treatments.

　　 Scientists at University College London said that in addition to developing cardiac injections, researchers are also developing traceable microspheres as "heart patches" that can be simply injected into specific areas of the heart that are damaged. In the future, these technologies can provide cardiologists with solutions and provide the best treatment for patients.