What are stem cells?

Stem cells are the regenerative cells which has capability of self-renewal and differentiate. Each and every cell of body is derived from stem cells.

How many types of stem cells are there

Stem cells on the basis of potency are classified into

  • Totipotent

  • Pluripotent

  • Multipotent

  • Oligopotent

  • Unipotent

Out of these cells which are best suited for clinical use?

Pluripotent cells are the best cells to be used for regenerative purposes

Why not totipotent cells?

Totipotent cells might undergo uncontrolled growth which is a risk to the patient

Why not Multipotent Oligopotent Unipotent?

These cells have limited capacity of regeneration.

Is there any way to understand stem cells simply?

Stem cells can be classified on the basis of tissue of origin that means in which part of the body they reside like haematopoietic stem cells (bine marrow), mesenchymal stem cells (adipose tissue), tooth germ stem cells, menstrual stem cells

Is there any risk in stem cell therapy?

Autologous stem cell therapy is absolutely safe.

Are the cells derived from embryo safe?

They are totipotent cells and might undergo uncontrolled division which might be risky for patients.

Does the patient have to undergo operative procedure for harvesting the stem cells from body?

Patient has to undergo minor procedure which is stitch less and scar less.

Does patient require anaesthesia for harvesting cells from body?

Mild anaesthesia is required.

What is the length of stay in hospital for stem cell therapy?

It’s a day care procedure some times it can be extended for a day

By which route stem cells are given?

Stem cells are given by IV route, inside the arteries, liver, joints and brain by direct delivery.

Which diseases cab be treated by stem cells?

diseases which can be treated by stem cells are

MND (ALS), cerebellar ataxia, Parkinsons disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Friedrich’s ataxia, Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, Prader willy syndrome, cardiomyopathies, inborn errors of metabolism, mental retardation, retinitis pigmentosa, age related macular degeneration, retinal dystrophies, osteo arthritis knee joints, AVN and all the rare iseases.