Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cells
Exploring as well as a commercialization of stem cells for their
effective utilization for therapy has been identified as the most attractive
medical deal to treat many deadly, degenerative diseases; which have been
ultimately noted as incurable through conventional medicine. Considerable
information has so far been collected through extensive research and clinical
studies for the past decade; however still lot of information is yet in a nutshell
that needs to be unfolded, in order to reach this alternative therapeutic
option to people.
Stem cells treatments are primary focus of the science of
regeneration. They are the vital cells of our body, with the capacity to
multiply unlimited times, in order to maintain their number; moreover these
stem cells have the ability to differentiate into cells of multiple origin that
have been lost through normal wear and tear of the body. Stem cells on the
contrary are the first cells to appear after fertilization during eight celled
blastula stage. These stem cells are known as embryonic stem cells and have the
highest potential to develop into entire human being outside the body. These
cells undergo multiple cells divisions, giving rise to different multifunctional
organs, such as heart, muscles, liver, etc. While forming these organs, stem
cells maintain their number as a reserved quota by being dormant in the niche
for rest of the life; and hence can be isolated from these underutilized
sources, such as bone marrow, fat, etc.
The therapeutic potential of stem cells has been exploited through
scientific innovation and technological up gradation. Once thought as a miracle
is now practically possible through isolation of stem cells from various
abundant autologous sources, such as adipose tissues, bone marrow, etc. These
cells are isolated under controlled condition and are enriched through various
points of care technologies. Once these stem cells are targeted back at the
site of injury; they secrete specific growth factors and other
immunoglobulines, which will help in speedy creation of microenvironment. The
microenvironment will help in regeneration, rejuvenation as well as functional
restoration of the organ. Moreover the combinational treatment approach with
different types of stem cells from different sources, such as mesenchymal stem
cells and hematopoietic stem cells can accelerate the production of desired
cells with better networking ability.
In this regard, the global stem cells therapy market has taken a leap ahead by
investigating various different modes of treatments and exploring various
therapeutic modes of applications. The segment is primarily categorized into
autologous as well as allogeneic mode of treatments; whereas the application of
stem cells have been studied for wide range of autoimmune diseases, metabolic
diseases, eye disorders, as well as musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular
diseases, wound therapies, etc.
In case of geographic distribution, it has been estimated that North
America is the leader; thus dominating the market due to increased funding as
well as research activities in the market, however Asia is as well expected to
grow exponentially, due to increased population, increased potential disease
burdens and strong government support to facilitate stem cells treatments. In
Asia, China and India are the strong players.
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