Stem Cells from Hair Follicles May Help ‘Grow’ New Blood Vessels
March 31, 2008 | Source: KurzweilAI
University of Buffalo researchers have found that stem cells isolated from sheep and human hair follicles contain the smooth muscle cells that grow new blood vessels.
Smooth muscle progenitor cell derived from a hair follicle
The smooth muscle progenitor cells are capable of dilating and constricting, which are critical properties for cardiovascular tissue engineering.