Stem cells are the “natural resources” available throughout the life of an individual and are responsible to make over with body’s natural wear and tear, such as wound healing, organ repair in case of crisis, immune build up of an individual, etc.
Stem cells treatment for possible debilitating diseases has exceptionally become a new defined era in the field of medical science; through which we can save many struggling lives that are currently facing health stigma! Stem cells being our own cells can have access to entire body without any medical hurdles such as rejection, other opportunistic infections etc.
In order to understand, what difference these little wonders can bring in for a diseased individual; we need to first understand their underlying mechanism.
What are these stem cells?
Stem cells are the unique, inherent cells of the body; which show their first appearance after the union of the male and female gametes. These are the first cells that are formed in the eight celled stage, after fertilization and through repeated cellular divisions. These stem cells have the power to give rise to an entire human being through proper signalling pathways.
It has also been identified that at each stage, stem cell lose its potency to become cell of any lineage; according embryonic stem cells are the cells of highest potency i.e. they are capable to be any type of cells, on the contrary, adult stem cells are multipotent that can only be selectively differentiated.
What is stem cells treatment?
Stem cells treatment is evident based scientific miracle, wherein the potential of stem cells, to give rise to any type of cell; can be exploited in a specific manner to treat variety of diseases linked with the cell degeneration such as live problems, neurodegenerative disorders, etc.
With the help of upgraded technology, it is possible to isolate stem cells from the abundant sources such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, etc. Once isolated, these stem cells can be enriched in the clean and controlled environment to increase number of stem cells; which can be confirmed with the help of characterization techniques. These enriched stem cells can thus be re-infused back in the body through unique route of administration.
Once inside the body, these stem cells can detect site of injury through their strong networking capacity. Once they find their home, these stem cells can stimulate various growth factors and immune cells to regenerate dead and damaged cells.
What type of diseases can be cured?
Stem cell treatment can be used to treat variety of degenerative diseases such as:
· Neurodegenerative diseases
· Metabolic disorders such as liver problems, diabetes, etc.
· Cosmetic treatments such as anti-ageing treatments
· Arthritis related issues
The potential of stem cells has been proven through large data accumulated by worldwide clinical trials and studies. So far, no adverse reaction has been reportedly noted in large clinical studies and findings. However, the effectiveness of stem cells treatment is observed to be different on different individuals.
Although, every new finding has to pass through stringent studies providing effective solutions and hence is always advisable to analyse the same through positive and negative effects.
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