Hungarians pioneer stem-cell regeneration drug

A Hungarian group of researchers claims to have developed a drug derived from blue-green algae that accelerates stem-cell regeneration, writes Magyar Nemzet. The group has applied for the appropriate permits to start testing the treatment on human subjects at the the University of Pécs this summer. The drug, administered in capsule form, will speed the recovery of patients who have undergone stem cell transplants and is already being manufactured in Eger.

László Szabó, leader of the Hungarian research group, said that he started his work based on Canadian research showing that blue-green algae has a positive influence on stem-cell production. However, he did not take his findings further.

Stem cells are responsible for the growth and development of the human body and are also essential to the healing process. Stem cells have significantly advanced the treatment of Parkinson's disease, juvenile diabetes, and spinal cord injuries in recent years and are expected to play an increasing role in medicine.

The capsules, which have no harmful side effects, are made by a firm in Eger and can be purchased on the Internet, according to Magyar Nemzet.

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