Thursday, February 9, 2012

Skin Grafts Control Blood Pressure in Mouse Study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-01-15
Results from a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences have found that a type of bio-engineered skin graft was able to produce molecules that controlled blood pressure in mice. The skin cells were altered using a retrovirus to insert a gene into them, and then they were applied as grafts. The scientists say this approach is not difficult, and it could be used to treat a number of diseases besides hypertension as well.  Read full story >
See all Skin Cancer News

People who read this also read...

  • Skin Grafting
  • Skin Graft
  • What Is Skin Grafting?
  • Will I Be Hospitalized For A Skin Grafting Procedure?
  • What Is The Most Common Risk Factor For Skin Cancer?
  • Homeopathic Remedies For Skin Cancer