Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are mesenchymal cells that can differentiate into multiple lines of specialized cells, such as adipocytes, chondrocytes, myocytes, osteoblasts, and neurocytes, etc. Stem cells play a key role in reconstructive or tissue engineering medicine Stem cells can be embryonic, fetal, adult or induced...
PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is a regenerative treatment in which platelets are derived from the patient’s own blood and injected into various parts of the body, to stimulate natural healing and cell regrowth. Since PRP therapy is a relatively new treatment, there are many...
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disease characterized by development of cysts in multiple organs, primarily the kidneys. It may progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Stem cell therapy is rapidly gaining momentum in the realm of regenerative medicine. The hope is that...
The meniscus is the knee cartilage that acts as a shock absorber and also protects the cartilage covering the top of the thigh bone and the shin bone. The meniscus is made of fibrocartilage, a fibrous bunch of collagen. When there is an injury to...
Did you know that the platelets in your blood not only aid clotting in case of an injury, but also facilitate healing? Platelets are a rich source of several natural growth factors that heal wounds, repair cartilage and promote bone and tissue regeneration. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)...
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder which patients have abnormal hemoglobin S levels in their red blood cells. Hemoglobin S is a vital protein that carries oxygen throughout the body, which is critical for cells in all tissues to function properly. Healthy patients...
Scientific findings have demonstrated a significant association between breast tissue stiffness and cancer risks. For example, in a reported study by the Minkin lab in 2014, their studies showed breast tissue stiffness led to higher risks of breast cancer in animal models, as well as...
Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, can promote healing when injected in damaged or injured tissues. PRP is obtained by isolating plasma from blood and concentrating it. This PRP contains special factors or proteins that support cell growth. Thus, injecting PRP into damaged tissues would stimulate growth of...
Hemophilia B is a rare genetic bleeding disorder that prevents the body from naturally forming blood clots. When patients with hemophilia B undergo surgery or experience an injury, they typically bleed heavily for an extended period of time. Even in some more severe instances, patients...
Stanford University recently reported a groundbreaking discovery in stem cell research that demonstrates inactivated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to have promising potential in the development of new personalized vaccines and therapeutics for cancer patients. In this study as published in the journal, Cell Stem...
