Stem cell therapy for inherited skin blistering

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Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The therapy, involving infusions of stem cells, was found to provide pain relief and to reduce the severity of this skin condition for which no cure currently exists.
SOURCE: Medical Xpress – Medical research News – Read entire story here.

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