Comprehending what stem cells are, how they function, and their evolving potential in modern medicine is crucial for raising awareness and promoting ethical, accessible healthcare for all. At NCRF- NJINSKY Cellular Research Foundation, we are not only highly geared towards providing transformative stem cell therapies, but also in educating patients and communities about the underlying science behind these ground-breaking treatments.
Stem cells are your body’s unique cells with a remarkable ability to divide and regenerate themselves over extended periods. These cells serve as your body’s core foundation, serving as raw materials from which other cells with distinct functions are created. Under certain conditions, these cells can also become a part of any tissue type in the body, such as blood, bone, skin, brain, or even heart. Think of them as your body’s repair system as they are used for treating diseases, repairing damaged tissues, and replacing damaged body cells with healthy ones.
These stem cells come from 3 to 5-day-old embryos known as blastocyst, with a total of 150 cells. At this stage, they possess the ability to divide into more and become a part of any cell within the body. This proves their usefulness in repairing tissues and organs.
These stem cells are found in adult tissues such as fat or bone marrow, being present in small numbers. Also, they possess a limited ability to give rise to various cells of the body.
iPSCs are adult cells with a genetic reprogramming to behave like embryonic stem cells, allowing them to differentiate different cell types and offering a greater potential for regenerative therapies without ethical concerns.
These stem cells are found in amniotic fluid and the umbilical cord blood, with the ability to change into specialized cells.
These are multipotent stem cells that are found in tissues, like bone marrow, fat, and the umbilical cord, and can differentiate into cells of bone, cartilage, and fat.
Stem cell treatment or stem cell therapy, is a form of regenerative medicine that uses stem cells to repair, replace, or regenerate damaged or diseased cells, tissues, or organs. Stem cell therapies currently have been proven to treat conditions like autism, arthritis, diabetes, kidney diseases, infertility, liver cirrhosis, parkinson’s, and eye diseases.
Stem cells are first collected from the patient's own body (autologous) or from a donor (allogeneic) or from umbilical cord blood.
Their processing starts from here. These cells are isolated and cultured in a laboratory.
They are then injected into the patient’s body where they will start the healing process or replacement of damaged cells.
Early Discovery
The stem cell concept can be traced back to the 1960s when researchers Ernest McCulloch and James Till first discovered blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow. A lot of progress has been made in the field of stem cell research since then, and there is no way back.
Modern Development
In 1998, following the successful isolation of human embryonic stem cells, interest in regenerative medicine surged worldwide. As aforementioned, stem cells can be obtained from adult tissues, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), embryo, and umbilical cord blood. These advances have further opened up possibilities for the treatment of a variety of diseases.
The potential is enormous — in the future, stem cell therapies could become a mainstream solution for conditions that currently have no cure. Ethical, safe, and accessible application of these therapies is crucial, and organizations like NJINSKY are at the forefront of making this vision a reality for deserving patients in Pakistan.
Stem cell research has all eyes of researchers on it, being one of the most dynamic topics in medicine today. Scientists and researchers are therefore keenly applying these technologies for:
The future potential of stem cell treatment seems promising, owing to its current perks. In the future, these cells are likely to become a popular remedy for treating the current incurable conditions. Ethically safe application of these therapies is equally essential, and NJINSKY lies at the forefront of making this vision a reality.
The potential is enormous — in the future, stem cell therapies could become a mainstream solution for conditions that currently have no cure. Ethical, safe, and accessible application of these therapies is crucial, and organizations like NJINSKY are at the forefront of making this vision a reality for deserving patients in Pakistan.
Stem cell research has all eyes of researchers on it, being one of the most dynamic topics in medicine today. Scientists and researchers are therefore keenly applying these technologies for:
The future potential of stem cell treatment seems promising, owing to its current perks. In the future, these cells are likely to become a popular remedy for treating the current incurable conditions. Ethically safe application of these therapies is equally essential, and NJINSKY lies at the forefront of making this vision a reality.
