(Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair) Researchers transplanted bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) into pregnant mice at risk for miscarriage to determine whether EPCs contributed to reducing the potential for miscarriage when the placenta tends to be irregular and the blood vessel size small when compared with that of normal gestation. They found EPCs helped to 'normalize' placental vascularization by providing a healthier fetal environment, potentially preventing miscarriage in high-risk pregnancies by improving vascular patterns and increasing blood vessel size.
from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2bCTmd9
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