How the Del-1 Protein Helps Regulate Blood Cell Production (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania

How the Del-1 Protein Helps Regulate Blood Cell Production

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Del-1, a protein previous shown to play a role in gum disease, has now been found to help regulate the production of blood cells. Targeting it could be an effective way to improve stem cell transplants for both donors and recipients. There may also be ways to modulate levels of Del-1 in patients with certain blood cancers to enhance immune cell production.

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