Stem cells are cells capable of developing into any of the 220 different types that exist in the body through intracellular signals according to the expressed needs of the human body every day.
the Venezuelan Chamber of Cryopreservation of Stem Cells (CVCCM) trade organization nonprofit that brings together private banks storage stem cells, recently gave a workshop for journalists entitled "Myths and facts about stem cells, "in order to bring the social media real information about what stem cells are, what their collection and cryopreservation process, what are the recommended uses and primarily to break down the myths surrounding them.
The workshop was led by Dr. Adriana Lopez, cell biologist and PhD in Life Sciences and Health, and the international guest Doctor Naynesh R. Kamani, a doctor with 28 years experience in transplants and representative of the National Marrow Donor U.S., also speaker of the XXVII Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, held in Caracas in March this year. The experts discussed and explained on the main beliefs that stem cells exist, their extraction, use and real potential therapies or treatments.
Myth 1: validated treatments currently on
Currently, stem cell transplantation is validated as a possible treatment of hematologic diseases origin. These include: the different types of leukemia, lymphoma, congenital abnormalities of red blood cells (responsible for carrying oxygen to the body), anemia, congenital abnormalities of platelets (necessary for healing), congenital immune system disorders, phagocytic disorders ( phagocytes can trap and destroy foreign bodies), bone marrow cancer and other cancers. About 80 kinds of conditions can be treated with stem cells, however, the success of the procedure depends on the degree of compatibility that exists between the donor and recipient, in addition to the state in which the disease is, among other factors.
Myth 2: on the collection and cryopreservation
The resource describes the procedure for extracting cord cells as a completely painless procedure, both mother and baby, and that the umbilical cord no nerve endings, as opposed to implying extraction stem cells of the spinal cord, which is invasive and painful. "Once the baby is born and being completely out of danger he and the mother, there is the collection of the sample," he explains. Dr. Adriana Lopez asserts that as a result of technology that are currently available, samples can be cryopreserved and preserved in optimum conditions for up to 20 years.
Myth 3: on Stem Cell Transplant
But for the newborn, the storage of stem cells is a potential safe for your family, these cells are used successfully heterólgos treatments (between people with similar genetic loads) for the high degree of compatibility between members of the family group, which "reduces the risk associated with rejection and other adverse reactions caused by the transplants," explains the Drs.
To achieve a successful transplant, the number of kilos and cells should be directly proportional. "In most cases, the cells taken from an umbilical cord are not enough to be transplanted into adults," Dr. Lee states, "However, recent pilot studies have been used or attached cells taken two umbilical cords, for use in these patients, which leads to the amount required for them. "
Source: diarioeltiempo.com.ve
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