Evolution Of Stem Cell Surgery In Therapeutics

Stem cells are the only body cells that are used in the repair of damaged tissues. Stem cells are also used to make various bone and blood cells.

In stem cell surgery used for therapeutics, the stem cells are used to replace the cells in the body that have been damaged due to either diseases or chemotherapy. The replaced stem cells are then utilized to fight off life-threatening illnesses such as lymphoma and leukemia.

However, it's important to understand where stem cell surgery evolved from the past to where it is now and its pros and cons upon utilization in the body.

 

The Origin

The origin has to be clearly understood and defined for people to understand stem cell surgeries and how vital they are in therapeutics. In 1958, George Mathe, a French Oncologist, performed the first stem cell surgery.

He conducted the surgery to save the lives of six nuclear researchers who, during the course of their work, were exposed to dangerous radiation levels.

In the 1960s, James Till and Ernest McCulloch discovered hemopoietic stem cells, and through experimentation using mice, they understood how they work in blood formation. After a few years, the hemopoietic stem cells were discovered to have self-renewal capabilities.

 

Current Use of Stem Cell Surgery in Therapeutics

Since their origin, stem cells have been used in therapeutics for different purposes, which include the following;

They have been used in tissue regeneration.

Correcting organ parts that don’t properly function.

To research the genetic effects causes in cells.

Research how cancer occurs in different types of cells.

In testing new drugs before patients use them.

Some of the benefits as a result of stem cell surgery in therapeutics also include the following;

It helps in the faster healing of wounds and injuries, especially among athletes.

It helps in treating heart-related diseases.

Helps in treating orthopedic diseases.

It helps in treating neurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's disease.

 

Future of Stem Cell Surgery in Therapeutics

Stem cell surgery in therapeutics has the potential to be the norm for regrowing tissue in the regenerative medicine field. It also has the potential to be used in testing out a variety of drugs and understanding their pros and cons before diving into human experimentation.

In conclusion, stem cell surgery in therapeutics has impacted the medical field as it has been used for many purposes, such as saving human lives. Not only is it good now, but its prospects look as bright as ever.

 

Sources

1.  https://www.healthline.com/health/stem-cell-research#uses

2.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117#:~:text=Stem%20cells%20may%20have%20the,drugs%20for%20safety%20and%20effectiveness.

3.  https://the-dna-universe.com/2021/06/24/the-beginnings-of-stem-cell-therapy/#:~:text=In%201958%20the%20French%20oncologist,were%20accidentally%20exposed%20to%20radiation.

 

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