Building a bank of stem cells from young adults
This research study collects blood cells from healthy young adults to create special stem cells (iPS cells) that can be used for future regenerative medicine. It aims to build a hospital-based platform to make these cells for treating diseases.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are generally healthy and not taking any regular medications.
- You have never had HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HTLV-1 infection.
- You are willing to donate about 54 mL of blood (about 3.5 tablespoons).
- You are not currently in another clinical trial or taking any experimental drugs.
Quick eligibility check
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