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Bio-Matrix Scientific's Dr. O'Neill Sees University of Pittsburgh's Published Study on Culture Blood-Forming Stem Cells from Human Fat Tissue as Supporting Near Term Benefits of Banking Adipose (Fat) Derived Stem Cells.


SAN DIEGO -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Health Sciences issued the following study and press release, "Scientists Culture Blood-Forming Stem Cells stem cells, unspecialized human or animal cells that can produce mature specialized body cells and at the same time replicate themselves. Embryonic stem cells are derived from a blastocyst (the blastula typical of placental mammals; see embryo), which is very young  from Human Fat Tissue," June 15, 2007, Science Daily: "Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is the medical school of the University of Pittsburgh, located in Pittsburgh, PA.

As of 2007, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine consists of 589 medical students - 53% men and 47% women.
 have successfully isolated and cultured human hematopoietic stem cells from fat, or adipose tissue adipose tissue (ăd`əpōs'): see connective tissue.
adipose tissue
 or fatty tissue

Connective tissue consisting mainly of fat cells, specialized to synthesize and contain large globules of fat, within a
, suggesting that they have found another important source of cells for reconstituting the bone marrow of patients undergoing intensive radiation therapy for blood cancers."

"This recent announcement by Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine that hematopoietic hematopoietic /he·ma·to·poi·et·ic/ (-poi-et´ik)
1. pertaining to hematopoiesis.

2. an agent that promotes hematopoiesis.


hematopoietic

1. pertaining to or affecting the formation of blood cells.
, or blood forming stem cells, can be isolated from fat, or adipose tissue, could have a major impact on the acceptance of the medical community and the public to store stem cells from this abundant source," said Dr. Geoffrey O'Neill, Chief Scientific Advisor of Bio-Matrix Scientific Group Inc.

Until now, banking of fat derived stem cells has focused on future regenerative medicine procedures such as heart muscle and bone repair, but these findings could provide compelling reasons for millions of individuals to store stem cells from fat.

"Currently cord blood banking provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to store hematopoietic stem cells at birth, but these new findings could provide millions of individuals, young and old, the opportunity to store blood forming stem cells that can be used today to treat a variety of life threatening diseases," stressed Dr. O'Neill.

Furthermore, Dr. O'Neill stated that fat may ultimately prove to be a unique resource for many types of stem cells, a fact that is based on the physiological nature of fat as an important organ, since it has the ability to expand and contract rapidly to nutritional signals which may indicate an important requirement and source for stem cells in this tissue.

Currently, Bio-Matrix is working towards opening its 15,000 square foot Stem Cell stem cell

In living organisms, an undifferentiated cell that can produce other cells that eventually make up specialized tissues and organs. There are two major types of stem cells, embryonic and adult.
 Banking facility. The focus of this facility will be the banking of Adipose adipose /ad·i·pose/ (ad´i-pos)
1. fatty.

2. the fat present in the cells of adipose tissue.


ad·i·pose
adj.
Of, relating to, or composed of animal fat; fatty.
 (Fat) derived stem cells.

Dr. Geoffrey O'Neill received his Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Glasgow The University of Glasgow (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Ghlaschu, Latin: Universitas Glasguensis) was founded in 1451, in Glasgow, Scotland.  in 1973. In 1974, he undertook post-doctoral training under the guidance of Dr. Robert A. Good (who performed the first bone marrow transplantation Bone Marrow Transplantation Definition

The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
 in a patient with immunodeficiency) at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City is a cancer treatment and research institution founded in 1884 as the New York Cancer Hospital. The main campus is located at 1275 York Avenue, between 67th and 68th Streets, with other locations in New  in New York. Dr. O'Neill's field of study at Sloan-Kettering was transplantation immunobiology.

Dr. O'Neill has over twenty five years' experience in his field, achieving recognition from his colleagues as the recipient of the Jean Julliard Prize for Outstanding Research from the International Society of Blood Transfusion The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) is a scientific society, founded in 1935, which aims to promote the study of blood transfusion, and to spread the know-how about the manner in which blood transfusion medicine and science best can serve the patient's interests.  and International Society of Hematology, presented in Budapest, Hungary. He also received the JM Foundation Award, New York, for innovative research.

About Bio-Matrix Scientific Group

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group Inc. (www.BMSNonline.com) is a biotech research and development Company that commercializes medical devices and monitoring systems for the growing, worldwide stem cell research market. The company aligns itself with strategic partners that offer key technologies in biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal
adj.
1. Of or relating to biomedicine.

2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences.
 device development, tissue engineering, cell culturing, genome therapy and drug delivery systems to become a leading source for stem cell research technology and innovation. Bio-Matrix' new 15,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, located in the heart of San Diego's biotechnology corridor, plans to open in September 2007. It will house Bio-Matrix' secure Cryogenic Stem Cell Bank, three research laboratories, aseptic aseptic /asep·tic/ (-tik) free from infection or septic material.

a·sep·tic
adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by asepsis.
 cellular/tissue class 10,000/100 processing laboratory, hematology, microbiology and flow cytometry laboratories. The facility plans to cater to the growing stem cell research segment of the $75 billion biotechnology and medical device industry.

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