Stem cell transplantation and its role in modern medicine

Stem cell transplantation is a completely new and effective way of treating various diseases. At the moment, studies are still being conducted around the world, which help to open new facets of such therapy.

Stem cells are undifferentiated human structures that contain a gene. Under certain conditions, they turn into any necessary cells of the human body, thus participating in the regeneration processes, the formation of new tissues and organs. Such structures are contained in every organism, but as they develop, they exhaust themselves. The largest number of stem cells is found in the blood and tissues of a newborn baby.

To date, transplantation of stem cells is not only very effective, but sometimes even the only effective method of treatment. A similar procedure is used to treat autoimmune diseases (lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis , etc.), which are accompanied by a strong immune response to the body's own tissues. First, human stem cells are removed, followed by chemotherapy, during which all malignancies are killed. Only after this, the patient is again injected with the collected material - cells, tissues and the immune system begin to function normally.

Such therapy is also used for severe skin lesions - burns, wounds, etc. The patient is transplanted with stem cells immersed in the corresponding matrix. As the treatment proceeds, the cells begin to change, accelerating the regeneration of the skin. This technique is also used in the treatment of joint diseases.

The transplantation of stem cells has also proved itself in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. For example, in adulthood, the tissues of the heart muscle lose their ability to regenerate quickly. Therefore, after a heart attack or any other damage on the muscle tissues of the heart, nonelastic scars remain, which significantly complicate the work of the organ. With the timely introduction of stem cells, intensive regeneration of the myocardial tissue is observed - this prevents possible consequences and complications of the disease.

We also use stem cell transplantation in plastic surgery, as well as to rejuvenate and tighten the skin. This remedy is much more effective and less risky than conventional plastic surgery.

But as has already been said, all the possibilities of such treatment have not yet been revealed, since to date, global studies are under way. For example, it is believed that using stem cells can treat diabetes, Parkinson's disease, eliminate the consequences of injuries and damage to the brain and spinal cord, and restore any tissue.

On the other hand, stem cells are the material for research on organ cloning.

Stem cells are a kind of panacea that can restore health even to those who were previously considered doomed. But the main discoveries are yet to be accomplished.

As for the source of stem cells, this is the bone marrow, since in the adult human there is a large part of them. Practice transplantation, both own cells, and samples taken from the donor. The success of the procedure depends on many factors.

Another source is the umbilical cord blood. The world has long been practicing the collection and storage of placental blood, which contains a huge number of stem cells. They are suitable for the treatment of a newborn child, but can be used in the healing of his brothers, sisters or other relatives.

Stem cells are stored in special clinics, where they are kept in suitable conditions - at a temperature of -196 degrees Celsius. Material is provided to the owners upon request.