Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide (through mitosis) to produce more stem cells. They are found in multicellular organisms.
There are three known accessible sources of autologous adult stem cells in humans: -Bone marrow, which requires extraction by harvesting, that is, drilling into bone -Adipose tissue (lipid cells), which requires extraction by liposuction. -Blood, which requires extraction through apheresis, where in blood is drawn from the donor (similar to a blood donation)
Treatments
Stem cell therapy is the promising treatment for all kinds of the degenerative diseases because of the stem cells’ or regenerative abilities. The history of stem cell research shows us that the stem cell therapy holds the answer to the slowing or the stopping aging process, and further stem cell research will be hopefully find the key to curing all the disease.
Benefits of Stem cell Therapy
Stem cells offer a viable source of the replacement cells to treat diseases and it can potentially reduce the morbidity or mortality for those awaiting transplants. Some areas of that stem cells can benefit include: Parkinson’s disease Type I diabetes Burn victims Arthritis Cardiovascular diseases