Embryonic Stem Cell Report
A preliminary report on a prospective clinical study of subretinal transplantation of human embryonic stem cells for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) finds a slight improvement in vision (21 letters to 28) during the first 4 months. There were no signs of adverse events or rejection. A future goal is to treat patients earlier in the disease process.
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