Monday, April 16, 2012

Health: Blood Vessel Growth

A team of scientists at the University of Austin have discovered a new method that can enhance the regrowth of blood vessels in the body. The new method is surgery free and it uses lipid-based nanoparticles that promote cell division creating new cells faster. 

Rat's leg before on the left and then after treatment on the right

A test was done with a growth factor called FGF-2. The test subjects recovered in as little as a week. This new testing will be revolutionizing for those with MID or other medical problems that affect blood flow to the limbs.

Want to read more? Here's an article about it.

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