By University of Cambridge

Researchers have discovered a way to extend the shelf life of blood stem cells outside the body for use in gene therapy, providing patients with better options and improving their outcomes.

We were able to identify a key molecular pathway…that can be targeted by a drug which is already in use and is safe to use.
– Elisa Laurenti

Researchers have identified a drug already used for cancer patients, that, when applied to current gene therapy protocols can improve blood stem cell function threefold.