Stem Cells; Novel Technology That Possesses both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Potential
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Stem Cells |
Stem Cells are cells with the potential to
develop into many different types of cells in the body. These are special human
cells that have the ability to develop into many different cell types, from
muscle cells to brain cells. Stem Cells are the body's raw materials; cells
from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated. They
provide new cells for the body as it grows, and replace specialized cells that
are damaged or lost. Moreover, they can divide over and over again to produce
new cells. They are defined as precursor cells that have the capacity to
self-renew and to generate multiple mature cell types. They have the potential
to become specialized cells, such as blood cells, muscle cells, and brain
cells.
Stem Cells are a unique and powerful tool
for research and medical treatments. Scientists use them to understand human
biology and develop new strategies for therapy. By creating iPSCs (induced
pluripotent Stem Cells) from patient blood or bone marrow, scientists can study
the characteristics of disease cells. These cells can also be used to test
potential drugs. For the time being, stem cell research is limited to treating
certain degenerative conditions. However, Stem Cells may restore some
functions, such as the heart. In the future, healthcare providers may be able
to create healthy heart cells in a lab and transplant them into patients with a
damaged heart.
The treatment may also target other
conditions, such as type 1 diabetes and spinal cord injuries. With this
knowledge, doctors can test new medicines that target these problems. For
patients suffering from various degenerative diseases, stem cell therapy can
help treat these ailments. It can also be used to treat soft tissue and bone
injuries. People with chronic joint pain may be good candidates for the
procedure. During the two-week period before the procedure, patients should
avoid taking any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, the process
has many potential complications, and is not suitable for everyone; the procedure
is highly invasive.
Besides treatment, Stem
Cells research can also be beneficial for medical research. Researchers
have discovered that merely switching genes on or off can cause Stem Cells to
differentiate. By studying these effects, researchers can discover the cause of
specific diseases. Many congenital disabilities and cancer are caused by
abnormal cell differentiation. This novel technology can improve these
conditions. People suffering from a degenerative condition are a good candidate
for a stem cell procedure. Stem Cells offer many benefits. It can help in
determining the severity of a congenital disease. It can be used to diagnose a
variety of diseases, and can also be used to cure injuries, including those
that are caused by genetic defects.
Moreover, Stem Cells are capable of
differentiating into any type of cell that make-up the human body and thus, are
capable of producing non-regenerative cells such as neural and myocardial
cells. Since Stem Cells have the ability to turn into various other types of
cells, scientists believe that they can be useful for treating and
understanding diseases. People who might benefit from stem cell therapies
include those with cancer, type 1 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, spinal cord
injuries, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
osteoarthritis, among others. Scientists also want to use Stem Cells to
understand disease and find drugs that might treat it.
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