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The Importance of Stem Cells

Stem cells are unspecialized cells of the human body.<br>Procured from one part of the body, they can differentiate and become/grow into other kinds of cells, including specialized cells.<br><br>Our body has the unique ability to self-heal. Illness, injury, or disease can disrupt this ability. Stem cells have the power to remind our body of its self-healing capabilities, and supports this process by growing/dividing into healthy cells that can replace the cells damaged by disease.

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The Importance of Stem Cells

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  1. Let’s understand stem cells Stem cells are unspecialized cells of the human body. Procured from one part of the body, they can differentiate and become/grow into other kinds of cells, including specialized cells. Our body has the unique ability to self-heal. Illness, injury, or disease can disrupt this ability. Stem cells have the power to remind our body of its self-healing capabilities, and supports this process by growing/dividing into healthy cells that can replace the cells damaged by disease.

  2. What are the two types of stem cell therapy? Autologous therapy - Cells are procured from patient’s own bone marrow, blood, or fat tissue Allogeneic therapy - Cells are procured from external donors

  3. Stem cells can be used to treat: Inflammatory conditions ● Orthopedic conditions ● Trauma-induced conditions Autoimmune diseases ● Neurological disorders ● Metabolic disorders Hematopoietic diseases ● Cardiovascular illnesses ● Gastrointestinal disorders Kidney disorders ● Lung disease ● Liver disorders Cancers ● Skin disorders ● Ocular disorders

  4. Administering stem cells Stem cells can be administered in the following ways: • Intravenous • Intrathecal (directly into the spinal canal) • Inject into problem areas like hips, hands, knees, etc.

  5. Types of Stem Cells and Stem Cell Therapies

  6. Embryonic stem cell therapy Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are derived from the inner cell mass of an embryo in its early stages of development. These unspecialized cells do not have any specific characteristics like shape or gene expression pattern. These cells can be differentiated into any cell type in the body. This makes them the ideal choice for stem cell therapy. However, the origins of ESCs are still a matter of ethical debate. They are mostly used for research purposes only.

  7. Adult stem cell therapy Adult stem cells (ASCs) are undifferentiated cells procured from fully developed tissues like the brain and bone marrow. They are multipotent cells (limited ability to differentiate into other types of cells) and are typically used for tissue repair.

  8. Induced pluripotent stem cell therapy Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are genetically reprogrammed stem cells that exhibit ESCs’ characteristics. These cells can self-renew and also differentiate into any cell type in the body. The risk of immune rejection with iPSCs is lower because they are procured from the patient’s body itself.

  9. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are ASCs with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, self-renewal, cell-division, signaling, and differentiation properties. They can replace cells that are diseased or damaged. At Plexus, we use autologous mesenchymal stem cells for a variety of conditions such as: • Stroke • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson’s Disease • Spinal Cord Injury • Spinocerebellar Ataxia • Osteoarthritis • Autoimmune Conditions like Psoriasis • Neurodevelopmental Disorders • Muscular Dystrophies • Motor Neuron Diseases • Brachial Plexus Injury

  10. Benefits of stem cell therapy at Plexus • Enhanced everyday functioning • Improved quality of life • Immune system modulation and reduction of inflammation • Prevention of further nerve damage • Speedy recovery postprocedure • Non-surgical procedure • Zero complications and side-effects

  11. Stem cell therapy at India’s first ISO-Certified Stem Cell Research Center Plexus Neuro and Stem Cell Research Centre uses autologous mesenchymal stem cells. The procedure is conducted by Dr. Sadiq, India’s no. 1 stem cell specialist, and his team of highly skilled and experienced stem cell specialists. Book an appointment with us today. WhatsApp +91 89048 42087 Call +91 78159 64668 (Hyderabad) | +91 82299 99888 (Bangalore)

  12. From embryonic and mesenchymal stem cells to hematopoietic stem cells and cord blood cells - there are numerous potential applications of stem cells that are still being researched. The cure to the most devastating and life-threatening illnesses may be with these stem cells.

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