Tuesday 20 September 2016

The Ideal Stem Cells For Muscular Dystrophy Treatment

The most prevalent and common form of the muscle damaging disease, Muscular Dystrophy, is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The genetic disorder DMD results because of the loss of the muscle protein, by the name Dystrophin. It is caused by a genetic mutation. Those who are affected by DMD do not have this protein, or the protein does not function in a correct manner. The protein imparts to muscles, its shock absorbing capacity. In the absence of Dystrophin, the muscles de-generate, progressively, over a period of time, and those affected by this disease die prematurely, either in their twenties or sometimes as early as the late teens.

Ideal Stem Cells For treating Muscular Dystrophy

Stem cell therapy for Muscular Dystrophy has been found to deliver functional proteins to the muscles. 
 
Theoretically, the ideal stem cells should have the following characteristics and properties:

● They should be immune-system privileged

● They should expand in-vitro, while not losing their basic properties

● They should migrate to the host muscles, so that they can replace the damaged fibers, or can repair them

● They should be able to reconstitute the satellite cells with the functional and healthy stem cells. In case a muscle fiber undergoes necrosis, the cells should be able to repair Dystrophin, which can repair the muscle, and maintain them in healthy shape.

● To help improve the muscle strength, so that the patient can have a better quality of life.

Health Concerns

The immune response of the body towards the transplanted stem cells is a cause of concern. When a foreign substance is injected into the body, the immune system may react in an unpredictable way, and hence should be closely monitored. Leading health care institutions, including NeuroGen Brain And Spine Institute, use the autologous stem cells for the transplantation purpose. These cells are derived from the body of the patient itself, and hence the immune system does not treat them as a foreign cell.

If stem cells, derived from an external source are used, the immune response has to be controlled, lowered, or switched off, during the period of stem cell therapy. If the immune system gets oppressed, the chance of other illnesses increases.

NGBSI

NGBSI offers stem cell therapy for muscular dystrophy and is an ISO certified institution. It has world-class labs, a secure and hygienic environment, and other features, and employs well-known health care experts, including neurosurgeons, in its expert care panel. The premier institution is also well known for offering world class Autism treatment in India.

NGBSI’s Muscular Dystrophy treatment is very safe and is devoid of any kind of adverse immune response. It delivers the right protein to the cells and helps the patient lead a better life.

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