New stem cell research findings from A. Minamide and co-researchers published

"Posterolateral lumbar transverse process fusion was carried out using cultured mesenchymal stem cells with or without bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) and basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF). To determine the ability of BMP and basic FGF to enhance the efficacy of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in lumbar arthrodesis. Our previous study hypothesized that it would be important to differentiate into osteogenic cells and to implant a large number of cells for achieving solid spinal fusions. Thirty-six adult rabbits underwent single-level bilateral posterolateral intertransverse process fusions at L4-L5," scientists in Kimiidera, Japan report.

"Animals were...

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