Chronic wounds represent a significant morbidity to the elderly and are a substantial financial burden to health care for the elderly. Several advances have been made however many patients still present with unresponsive lower extremity ulcers. The emerging field of stem cell biology may open new avenues for treatment for chronic wounds as well as a variety of other disorders. There is growing evidence that stem cells from one organ can make tissues of another organ. Our preliminary experiments indicate that some bone marrow cells can incorporate and regenerate wounded skin tissues. In a clinical protocol we have been able to heal recalcitrant wound with the application of bone marrow aspirate and cultured bone marrow stem cells. This application will address improving on our preliminary findings and identifying those bone marrow cells that are important in contributing to wound healing.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01AG027874-03
Application #
7667306
Study Section
Arthritis, Connective Tissue and Skin Study Section (ACTS)
Program Officer
Nayfield, Susan G
Project Start
2007-06-15
Project End
2012-02-29
Budget Start
2009-04-01
Budget End
2010-02-28
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$307,377
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Miami School of Medicine
Department
Dermatology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
052780918
City
Coral Gables
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
33146
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