Dyeing to find muscle
stem cells
Identifying muscle precursor cells
by using a dye may eventually help physicians treat muscular dystrophy.
References:
Gussoni, E. Identification of muscle derived stem cells with the
ability to systemically deliver dystrophin to disease muscle. Meeting
of the American Society of Gene Therapy. June. Washington, D.C.
Mulligan, R. 1999. New strategies and technologies for gene therapy.
Meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy. June. Washington,
D.C.
Further Readings:
Travis, J. 1998. Bone marrow
cells can build new muscle. Science News 153(March 7):150.
Sources:
Emanuela Gussoni
Children's Hospital
Department of Genetics and Pediatrics
Enders Building, 5th Floor
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Louis M. Kunkel
Children's Hospital
Department of Genetics and Pediatrics
Enders Building, 5th Floor
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Richard Mulligan
Children's Hospital
Department of Genetics and Pediatrics
Enders Building, 5th Floor
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
From Science
News, Vol. 156, No. 3, July 17, 1999, p. 43.
Copyright © 1999, Science Service.
