Stem cell therapy has become one of the most exciting and high-potential areas of medicine in recent years. It is an approach that uses stem cells to support the body’s natural healing process and repair damaged tissues. So, what are stem cells and how does this treatment method work?
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells in the body. These cells have the ability to transform into the type of cell needed. For example, a stem cell can become a nerve cell, muscle cell or blood cell when needed. Because of these characteristics, stem cells are the cornerstone of regenerative medicine.
When we look at the history of stem cell therapy, we see that the first stem cell transplants were performed in the late 1960s. Since then, this treatment method has been continuously developed and promising results have been achieved in the treatment of many diseases.
The application areas of stem cell therapy are quite wide. In particular, bone marrow transplantation is widely used in the treatment of blood diseases such as leukaemia and lymphoma. In addition, stem cell therapy is seen as a potential approach in neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, orthopaedic diseases and many other fields.
One of the biggest advantages of stem cell therapy is the use of the body’s own cells. This significantly reduces the risk of allergic reactions or rejections. In addition, stem cells can differentiate into various cell types.