Stem Cell Therapy
Regenerative Medicine - Future of Medicine Stem Cells- is the strongest weapon against age and disease. Futurologists believe that by 2040, stem cell therapy will be the major weapon against the majority of diseases; the increase in life expectancy using cellular technology, 3D printing organs, tissue regeneration using cell technology and tissue engineering will become a reality, and these methods are used extensively in clinical regenerative medicine. The ability of stem cells to self-renew and give rise to subsequent generations with variable degrees of differentiation capacities, offers significant potential for generation of tissues that can potentially replace diseased and damaged areas in the body, with minimal risk of rejection and side effects. Today, hundreds of Stem Cell Clinics and Centres all over the world providing stem cell treatments for various diseases and even in some countries this treatment is widely used in cosmetology, for curing impotency, and even as anti aging. The scientists and doctors of Antan Health Research Centre at Agra and at other places in India have also achieved a great success in saving the lives of many patients suffering with various life threatening diseases like Cirrhosis of Liver and other. Stem cell therapy could offer hope for the millions who suffer from spinal cord injuries, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Chronic Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders.
Paradigm Mr. Atul of 35 years of age was suffering with Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis and was in very critical stage, even Liver Transplant was not possible due to his critical condition, difficulty in finding donor and due to the cost factor as the patient was not financially sound. His family members had lost the hope for his revival. In May, 2010 when he was in ICU of a hospital at New Delhi, we conducted our first stem cell transplant on this patient. This patient has recovered as a miracle. Presently, he is living his normal life, resumed his duties, jogging, exercising every day. The best part of this treatment vs liver transplant is that it does not have any post transplant complications and side effects and it is much cost effective. No need of taking any immuno-depressants as it is necessary in case of liver transplants. Since then we have saved the lives of dozens of such patients and now for last two years treating the patients with several other indications like diabetes mellitus, muscular dystrophies, and many other diseases at Antan Health Research Center.
Stem Cells in Cosmetology Now a days stem cells are broadly used in cosmetics, like for breast augmentation, face lifting, removal of wrinkles etc. this theray has its dual or multiple advantages; no surgery required, it also improves general health and quality of life and prevent many further diseases along with the beauty. Stem cells transplant help even with alopecia or baldness. But only if the hair loss is not caused by hormonal factors, and inadequate blood supply to the hair follicles. Then the stem cells stimulate the growth of nerve endings, new vessels, and hair growth is restored. Any visible effects of the procedure disappear after a few hours.
“Nothing precious than your own health. So spending few thousands of dollars on my health a year for the stem cell treatment has become a part of my yearly budget.” - Elena Merchenko (Ukrainian Artist)
Revitalization of body Concern for health has become natural for everyone. Avoiding harmful habits, consumption of clean water and food, reasonable physical activity, a balanced work and leisure time, timely medical examinations, positive emotions - habitual and effective action by which you are in good physical shape. Stem Cells has become as a modern method for rejuvenation of the body (revitalization) now a days. Many of film stars, celebrities are extensively using stem cell therapies to look young and keep themselves fit and active.
History The term "stem cell" was first introduced in 1908 by Russian hematologist Maksimov from St. Petersburg. This year could be considered as the beginning of the history of stem cells. A lot of work was carried out by the outstanding Soviet scientist Chertkov and A. Friedenstein in 1960s-70s. Stem Cell therapy/ transplant has been broadly studied in animals and then in humans during last few decades. But the hype around them began only in the late 90's, when the stem cells are re-"discovered" by the Americans.
Stem Cells- the Newest Medicine
What Are Stem Cells ? Stem cells are the foundation cells ("barrel"), which develops, "tree" of the entire body. In the earliest stages of its development the embryo is composed entirely of undifferentiated stem cells, after particular weeks of development the process of differentiation starts, and they form the organs and tissues of the body. In the adult, stem cells are found in small quantities in the blood and bone marrow, and in even smaller amounts in all organs and tissues. Since these cells can transform into any cell of organs and tissues, they play the role of a kind of emergency help , if there is problem somewhere in the body, stem cells are sent
Till date, stem cell therapy is most effective of the existing methods to cope with serious illness and sometimes the only treatment which can save the patient's life!
back and, being transformed into the cells of the damaged organ, they help to restore its function. This process is medically called regeneration process. With age, the number of stem cells is getting smaller, and therefore the possibility of recovery of the body are reduced. At the time of birth we have one stem cell out of 10 thousand hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow. In growing adolescents stem cells is 10 times lesser. At the age of 50 years, one stem cell per 0.5 million normal cells and at 70 years - 1 stem cell per million.
Types of Stem Cells Many different terms are used to describe various types of stem cells, often based on where in the body or what stage in development they come from. You may have heard the following terms: Adult Stem Cells obtained from the human: Skin, muscle, intestine and bone marrow, for example, each contain their own stem cells. In the bone marrow, billions of new blood cells are made every day from blood-forming stem cells known as Hemopoetic stem cells. The term ‘adult stem cells’ is often used very broadly and may include Cord Blood Stem Cells, which are collected from the umbilical cord blood. Another type of adult stem cell is the Mesenchymal Stem Cell. These are found in a number of tissues, including bone marrow, and may be able to produce bone, cartilage and fat. Embryonic Stem Cells are derived from very early embryos and can give rise to all cell types in the body. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS cells): “reprogramed” cells with a specialized function; for example, skin cells) in the laboratory, so that they behave like an embryonic stem cell. These cells, called induced pluripotent cells or iPS cells, are created by inducing the specialized cells to express genes that are normally made in embryonic stem cells and that control how the cell functions. Embryonic stem cells and iPS cells share many characteristics, including the ability become the cells of all organs and tissues, but they are not identical and can sometimes behave slightly differently. The AHRC is having various foreign collaborations eminent scientists and stem cell labs which has given extra strength through the rich experience of foreign doctors and scientists who are into this field for more than decades. We hope for better future of human life with the innovation of stem cells .
- Dr.Sudhir Dhakre MD,Ph.D.(Ukraine),PGDCRA(USA) Stem Cell Transplantologist
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