`Bite'through in stem cell research
By Joanna Lean
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Dentist David James has secured the patent to develop stem cell
research in the UK and Europe ipc22807
THE tooth fairy could be out of a job as more parents are sending
their children's milk teeth to a new laboratory in Daresbury with the
hope that one day they may be lifesavers.
A new method of extracting stem cells is being developed at the
laboratory where dentist David James has bought the patent to the
revolutionary technique.
The extraction of stem cells has been a highly controversial issue
because in the past human embryos have been used.
Many scientists have refused to be involved in the valuable research
for moral and ethical reasons.
But now an American cellular biologist, Dr Shi, has discovered stem
cells in the milk tooth of his daughter.
His discovery was a major medical breakthrough, as the cells in baby
teeth are easier to extract and grow.
advertisementNow stem cells from all over the world are being
harvested in laboratories run by Bioeden in Daresbury.
"I was fascinated to think that this research could lead to treatment
for many diseases like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's,
juvenile diabetes, spinal cord injury, heart disease and even
cancer," said David, from Willaston, near Wirral.
The system allows parents to have insurance policies for their
children's future health.When a tooth falls out it must be kept in a
glass of chilled milk which acts as a nutrient to keep the cells
alive and then couriered to the lab within 48 hours.
"We've had teeth arriving from Kuwait, India and Italy and that's why
we chose Daresbury for its proximity to two airports," said David.
The medics inject the tooth with a special solution to isolate the
cells.
They are then are allowed to grow to ensure they are healthy stem
cells.
These are put into two vials and frozen in liquid nitrogen - one set
is stored in Daresbury and the other in a secret lab for security
purposes.
They are stored until the child needs them to treat a disease they
may develop as a grown up.
There is no risk of rejection because the cells are taken from the
person's own body.
Many parents from the medical professions have already enrolled their
children into the scheme The venture has also been put to MPs who
will be discussing the prospect of creating a national scheme with
Government backing. joanna.lean@
12:08pm Thursday 30th August
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