Medicine does not stand still, it is constantly evolving. One of the directions is connected with the introduction of cell therapy. What it is? Let's figure it out now.
Description of direction
Cell therapy is based on making an organ he althy by changing its composition. Thus, there is no need for transplantation of the damaged organ. This method of treatment allows it to be applied to a larger number of patients. Cellular therapy is based on the introduction of stem cells into the body. They can adapt to the damaged organ and change its composition to a he althy one. Each stem cell is capable of producing several he althy offspring.
Developments are underway in modern medicine. They are associated with the reproduction of stem cells and their various modifications. In this regard, the list of diseases that can be cured by cell therapy is expanding.
Features
The list of diseases that are planned to be treated with this method will expand. It will include diseases that are difficult to treat using traditional methods (the use of medicinal drugs). Stem cells are concentrated in fetal tissues. Especially a lot of them are concentrated in the blood of the umbilical cord. The content in other organs is much less. The stem cells that are injected have the property of engrafting in the body.
Now in medicine it is practiced to inject stem cells that were taken directly from the person who needs them. This method has a great advantage. Since there is no possibility of incompatibility of the material with the patient's body. Stem cell donors are such organs of the human body as bone marrow, blood or adipose tissue. Also, taking material from the patient himself is convenient because there are no ethical problems.
Application
Cell therapy is used in various medical fields, such as neurology. This therapy has a positive effect on Parkinson's disease. There is also a positive trend in the use of cell therapy in the treatment of diseases such as Haginton's disease.
The advantage of this method of treatment is that stem cells inhibit or completely stop the appearance of coarse fibrous connective tissue. This process ensures the appearance of new he althy cells in this area of the human body. The process of inhibition is positively reflected in the treatment of a disease such as cirrhosis of the liver.
In addition, cell therapy is used in the treatment of vascular diseases. For example, its effective action has been proven in atherosclerosis. This is due to the fact that when using cell therapy,restoration of blood flow in the human body. This effect is achieved due to the presence of immature cells of endothelial properties.
Medicine does not stand still, cell therapy continues to develop. Research is being actively conducted aimed at the use of stem cells in the carbohydrate metabolism of the human body. New technologies in this area will help treat diabetes.
Generally speaking, therapy has a regenerative effect on the human body. There is a process of renewal at the cellular level. Scientists say that through this therapy, it becomes possible to prolong a person's life.
Use directions
Currently, there are several pathologies that are treated through therapy:
1. Neurological diseases that are severe.
2. Liver disease.
3. Body disorders associated with the musculoskeletal system.
4. Vascular disease.
Cell therapy is also used in cosmetology. This technique helps to rejuvenate the skin.
Medical facilities
Currently, there are special medical institutions that deal with this technique. For example, the clinic of cell therapy named after A. A. Maksimov. This institution has the necessary equipment for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, blood diseases and disorders of the immune system. The cell therapy clinic uses traditional methods of treatment and modern techniques. to traditionalinclude: chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other combined methods. Bone marrow transplantation is one of the modern methods of treating the body. Through it, such diseases are treated:
1. Diseases of the circulatory system of the human body.
2. Autoimmune diseases of the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis.
3. Connective tissue diseases such as arthritis, lupus, scleroderma.
4. Diseases of the digestive system, namely Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
The above ailments can be cured by cell therapy, patient feedback is positive.
What are stem cells?
The human body contains a large number of different stem cells. Each of them perform their own function. Some are responsible for the work of certain organs, such as the heart, kidneys. Other cells purify the blood, regenerate the skin, and so on. Stem cells are responsible for reproducing all types of cells in the human body.
Their division ensures the reproduction of new ones. Stem cells of the skin reproduce a greater number of similar ones. Or they can provide the production of cells that carry a certain function. For example, those that are responsible for the formation of melanin in the human body.
Why do stem cells have a positive effect on the human body?
If the human bodyexposed to any disease or injury, then its cells are also deformed. In this position, the stem is activated. The function of these cells is that they ensure the restoration of damaged body tissues. They also replace dead cells with new ones. In other words, stem cells keep our body working in a he althy state. In addition, they keep a person young and prevent aging.
Classification
There are a large number of different cells. It is believed that each organ of the human body has its own type. Namely, blood has its own stem cells, other human tissues have others. However, there is an initial kind of stem cells. Scientists can reproduce it in the laboratory. This type of cell is called embryonic.
They are interesting because they can participate in the creation of any organ or tissue of the human body. Thus, embryonic stem cells are able to form any tissue. This is their difference from adult cells that belong to a particular organ. Embryonic stem cells are taken from embryos that are reproduced in the laboratory, but are not used to treat infertility. It is known that for the treatment of infertility, several attempts of artificial fertilization are made, then only one embryo is implanted in the woman, the rest are discarded. Just from those embryos that were not useful for the treatment of infertility, stem cells are obtained.
Diabetes. Applying a new method
Applied cell therapy for diabetes. The essence of this disease is that the metabolism is disturbed. This happens because there is not enough insulin in the body. As a rule, the pancreas does not release the right amount of this element. Diabetes mellitus has several variations. It is a consequence of the underlying disease of the human body. Basically, diabetes occurs due to damage to organs such as the pancreas, thyroid gland, dysfunction of the adrenal glands and pituitary gland. You should know that it is impossible to get diabetes mellitus. But this disease can be inherited at the genetic level. If the immune system is disturbed in the human body, then, as a result, diabetes mellitus may occur. It was also revealed that before the development of the disease, the patient suffers a viral disease, such as rubella or mumps.
Diabetes can be either insulin dependent or non-insulin dependent. In addition to traditional methods, stem cell treatment is currently being used. How does the therapy work? The bottom line is that stem cells replace the affected cells of the pancreas. As a result, the body is restored. Then the body begins to work normally. In addition, the immune system of the human body is strengthened and damaged vessels are restored. If a person has type 2 diabetes in the body, then it normalizesblood sugar levels after stem cell injection. Thus, the medications that the person took are canceled. If type 1 diabetes is being treated, then the action is slightly different. In this case, stem cells are able to restore part of the patient's pancreas. But even this is quite enough to reduce the dose of insulin that the patient takes regularly.
Conclusion
Now you know what stem cell therapy is and its features. We examined when this method is used, what result it gives. Note that similar services are also provided by the Kyiv Institute of Cell Therapy. In Moscow, as already mentioned, you need to contact the clinic of hematology and cell therapy named after. A. A. Maximova.
