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An Overview of Stem Cell Therapy
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Stem cells are defined as strong clonogenic and regenerative cells and differentiate into multiple cell lines. Stem cells are found in all of us, from the earliest stages of human growth to the end of life. According to the classification of stem cells are divided into 5 types: totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent, oligopotent and unipotent. They are essential for growth, development, maintenance and repair of the brain, bones, muscles, nerves, blood, skin, and other organs. Stem cell therapy continues as a new flexible approach to the treatment of diseases and injuries, with extensive medical benefits. Stock research raises many ethical and scientific questions as well as future challenges. Stem cell therapy, a precursor to a period of cell-based treatment that will one day restore function to those whose lives are now facing the daily challenge, is on its way to recovery. Stem cells have great potential for tissue regeneration and tissue repair but much remains to be learned about their biology, deception and safety before their full therapeutic potential can be discovered. In today’s world, disease control is very exciting and new methods are available to provide quality patient care, on the basis of scientific experiments and practical studies conducted by various institutions and organizations. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are purchased from most body tissues usually by the placenta and umbilical cord but other sources such as bone marrow found in MSCs are also important as each source will give the cells their own characteristics. They can be used for a variety of heart-related problems, bacterial infections, cirrhosis, liver failure, diabetes, and cancer treatment. A variety of procedures, whether physical or surgical, are available including cell therapy, tissue, osteo-engineering engineering and immunosuppressive tests to treat disease and ensure complete recovery.
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Mesenchymal stem cells, stem cells, cell-based therapies.
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