The patella is covered with a layer of articular cartilage. that allows for smooth gliding of joint surfaces during knee movement. Chondromalacia patellae are degenerative softening of the articular cartilage in the joints associated with patella. The causes of chondromalacia include trauma, muscle imbalance around the...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is extremely common degenerative disease in the elderly population, and it is characterized by cartilage destruction. At present, there is no definite cure for OA in conventional medicine. However, adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and stromal vascular fraction (SVF) therapies are beginning to...
Human adipose tissue is the newly discovered source of pluripotent stem cells, which are called adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs). They are considered to be ideal for applications in regenerative medicine. Benefits of ADSC They are more useful than the mesenchymal stem cells derived from other sources,...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common disorder of the central nervous system that typically affects patients in their 20s or 30s. MS runs a long clinical course leading to crippling symptoms that cause early loss of productivity, need for assistance with daily activities. MS is caused...
Stem cells have the power to become any type of cell in the body. They are derived from various sources, of which adipose tissue from the subcutaneous fat is a generous source. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) can be coaxed into becoming dopamine-producing cells that can...
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)...
