Release date: 2014-12-29
A recent study by Japanese researchers found that by introducing a gene into human skin cells, it can be transformed into vascular endothelial cells. This simple method is expected to be applied to the treatment of diseases such as arteriosclerosis and thrombosis.
Researchers at institutions such as Keio University have found that skin cells can be transformed into vascular endothelial cells under the influence of a gene called "ETV2". After the introduction of this gene, it takes only about two weeks to form vascular endothelial cells.
In the experimental mouse experiment, the researchers injected the cultured vascular endothelial cells into the experimental mice, resulting in the formation of new capillaries. Since the "ETV2" gene does not cause cancer, the risk of cell carcinogenesis is low.
The research team is preparing to use animals such as monkeys to further confirm the effectiveness and safety of this technology in the future, and strive to reach the practical stage after five years.
Relevant research results have been published in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Source: China Science and Technology Network - Technology Daily
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