iPS
細胞を
使った
目の
治療の
研究で
実際に
移植を
受けた
患者が
初めて
インタビューに
応じ、
見え
方が
改善したのを
実感していると
語りました。
In a study on eye treatment using iPS cells, a patient who actually received a transplant gave an interview for the first time and said they felt their vision had improved.
神戸市にある神戸アイセンター病院などのグループは、重い目の病気「網膜色素上皮不全症」の患者3人に、iPS細胞から作った網膜細胞をひも状に加工して移植する臨床研究を行い、このうち1人は明るさを感じとる検査の数値などが改善したと報告しています。
The group including Kobe Eye Center Hospital in Kobe City conducted a clinical study in which retinal cells made from iPS cells were processed into a string-like shape and transplanted into three patients with a severe eye disease called retinal pigment epithelium deficiency. They reported that, among these patients, one showed improvement in test values such as the ability to perceive brightness.
改善が報告された兵庫県に住む佐伯恵さん（62）は、8年ほど前から視野が欠けるとともに徐々に視力が低下し、読み書きや料理などが難しくなったため研究に参加したということです。
Ms. Megumi Saeki 62, who lives in Hyogo Prefecture and has reported improvement, said that about eight years ago she began to lose parts of her visual field and her eyesight gradually deteriorated, making it difficult to read, write, or cook, which is why she participated in the study.
移植から3年近くたち、佐伯さんは「以前は見えなかった夜空の星が見えるようになり、感動した。
Nearly three years after the transplant, Ms. Saeki said, I was moved when I could see stars in the night sky that I couldnt see before.
のときは
床に
落ちている
小さなごみにも
気づけるようになり、
自分でできることが
増えた。
During cleaning, I became able to notice even small pieces of trash on the floor, and there are more things I can do by myself.
は1
人でも多くの
患者が
治療を
受けられるようになってほしい」と
語りました。
He said, I hope that in the future, as many patients as possible will be able to receive treatment.
グループは11年前にiPS細胞を治療に使う世界初の臨床研究を行い、今回の研究を含めこれまでに目の病気の患者10人に移植しましたが、患者がインタビューに応じるのは初めてだということです。
The group conducted the world’s first clinical research using iPS cells for treatment 11 years ago, and including this study, has transplanted them into 10 patients with eye diseases so far. However, this is the first time a patient has agreed to be interviewed.
グループはこの治療を医療費の一部に公的な保険が適用される「先進医療」に申請したものの、8月、計画が不十分だとして認められず、今後、再申請を目指すとしています。
The group applied for this treatment to be designated as advanced medical care, which would allow public insurance to cover part of the medical costs. However, in August, the application was denied due to insufficient planning, and they plan to reapply in the future.
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