Podcast: Making bone marrow transplantation more successful

October 28, 2018 Prasad Ravindranath

Kale cropped-Optimized Vaijayanti Kale from NCCS explains how micro-vesicles containing certain factors increase homing and engraftment potential of hematopoietic stem cells. These micro-vesicles also help in expanding hematopoietic stem cells before transplantation. The micro-vesicles are secreted by mesenchymal stem cells when treated with a nitric oxide donor.

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Prasad Ravindranath

Former Science Editor of The Hindu, Chennai, India. Has over 30 years of experience in science journalism. Writes on science, health, medicine, environment, and technology.