Umbilical cord stem cells for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Trial of an umbilical cord stem cell drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved research with a drug using umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. The goal is to treat rheumatoid arthritis. “BX-U001 would have the potential to alleviate the symptoms of this disease and prevent the disabilities it […]
How do we obtain stem cells?
How do we obtain stem cells? We obtain stem cells by collecting them from umbilical cord blood at the time of delivery. Scientists have developed different techniques to extract stem cells. In general, scientists can directly extract both embryonic and adult stem cells from the site where they are found. Then, the culture stores them […]
Which type of stem cell is best?
Which type of stem cell is best? The ability of the human organism to heal itself is known as regeneration. Two of the main pillars of regenerative medicine are stem cells and growth factors that enhance tissue regeneration and stimulate stem cells. What are stem cells? Stem cells are cells capable of giving rise to […]
