Understanding Stem Cell Types
Stem cell therapies are transforming modern medicine by offering new treatment possibilities for various diseases and injuries. However, choosing the right type of stem cell for intravenous (IV) administration involves understanding their biological properties, culturing challenges, safety concerns, and ethical considerations. This article explains these concepts in simple terms while highlighting the exceptional safety, ethical sourcing, and transparency of LMI's multipotent stem cells produced in our ISO-certified biotechnology lab.
Pluripotent Stem Cells:
Pluripotent stem cells—such as embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)—can turn into nearly every type of cell in the body. This ability makes them highly versatile for research purposes for very advanced diseases. However, this same trait comes with significant challenges, especially as related to tumor risk. If not fully controlled or differentiated before being used in therapy, any leftover pluripotent cells can grow uncontrollably and form teratomas, a type of tumor. Research studies have shown that even a small number of undifferentiated pluripotent cells can lead to tumor formation.
Multipotent Stem Cells:
Longevity Medical Institute uses multipotent stem cells, which are more limited in what they can become when it comes to tumor formations. They usually develop into cell types within a certain family (for example, bone, cartilage, or fat cells). This limitation is actually an advantage for IV therapies.
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