Ethical and Legal Considerations
Ethical Concerns with Pluripotent Stem Cells
Using embryonic stem cells raises serious ethical questions:
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Moral Implications: Harvesting these cells involves the destruction of human embryos, which is a highly debated ethical issue.
Legal Restrictions: Many regions impose strict regulations or bans on the use of embryonic stem cells, affecting research and therapy options.
The Multipotent Advantage Multipotent stem cells used by LMI are ethically sourced with informed consent from birthing mothers, utilizing placental and umbilical cord tissues that are normally discarded as medical waste. This approach avoids the ethical controversies and legal challenges linked to embryonic stem cells, making our cells more acceptable to both the public and regulatory agencies.
Clinical Applications: IV Administration and Paracrine Effects
When stem cells are administered intravenously, they rarely integrate directly into the tissues. Instead, they work by releasing substances that help the body heal itself—a process known as paracrine signaling. This means:
Direct Tissue Replacement Is Not Required: The therapeutic benefit comes from the molecules secreted by the cells rather than the cells becoming new tissue.
Multipotent Cells Shine: Their robust paracrine effects, combined with a safer profile and simpler cultureconditions, make multipotent stem cells ideal for IV therapies.
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