#$%^&*AU2012201397A120120329.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method for stimulating the proliferation of pluriopotential stem cells in a mammal comprising administration of pregnancy related compounds human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), luteinizing hormone (LH) or prolactin. Further, the pregnancy 5 related compounds are used in the treatment of heart, liver or kidney tissue or organs experiencing cellular damage due to injury or disease. 3205508_1 (GHMatters) P71799.AU-1 8-Mar-12