A small piece of skin from the patient's arm was collected and modified into eye cells which was transplanted to a patient with age-related macular degeneration.
‘Age-related macular degeneration is degeneration of the retina responsible for the sharp, central vision. t is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older.’
The transplanted cells survived without any adverse events for over a year and resulted in slightly improved vision. The patient suffered from advanced wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that did not respond to current standard treatments. iPSCs are adult cells that have been reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell-like state, which can then be differentiated into any cell type found in the body.
Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Age related macular degeneration is a disease of the elderly, wherein the macula or the central part of the retina gets affected, leading to loss of vision.
Age related macular degeneration is a disease of the elderly, wherein the macula or the central part of the retina gets affected, leading to loss of vision.
Thyroid Hormones and Vision Loss Due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In a recent study, free thyroxine levels (FT4) were found to positively correlate with development of Age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
In a recent study, free thyroxine levels (FT4) were found to positively correlate with development of Age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
First Clinical Evidence Proves Embryonic Stem Cell Can Cure Retinal Blindness
Human embryonic stem cell therapy has greatly improved vision in preliminary human test and the trail has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Human embryonic stem cell therapy has greatly improved vision in preliminary human test and the trail has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
