Scientists Create Muscle Cells From Stem Cells

By Kim Tong-hyung
Staff Reporter

A team of domestic scientists announced Thursday that they have transformed human stem cells into smooth muscle cells that control blood pressure and allow the normal functioning of organs.

The discovery could lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, heart attacks and other cardiovascular conditions.

Led by Prof. Kim Jae-ho of Pusan University and Prof. Han Jin of Inje University, the team said they used adult stem cells taken from human adipose ― or fat tissue ― and differentiated them into smooth muscle cells.

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