STEM CELL THERAPY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE INNOVATIONS

Author Name: Dr. Ndubilo, Paul Chukwuemeka

Volume: 01 &  Issue:

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: http://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2021-73192518/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. University of Northern Philippines College of Medicine, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

ABSTRACT

Stem cell therapy, which is also known as regenerative medicine, is one of the new biomedical science innovations. It involves using stem cells and derived products in medical treatments. This revolutionary innovation has become necessary, considering the increasing numbers of incurable diseases that ravage the world today. Stem cells are cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated. Normally, stem cells divide to form more cells known as daughter cells. These daughter cells either become new stem cells (self-renewal) or become specialized cells (differentiation) with a more specific function, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells or bone cells. The knowledge of stem cell enables biomedical researchers and physicians to have a better understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms of human diseases, to generate healthy cells to replace diseased cells (regenerative medicine), and to test new drugs for safe and effective medical treatments.

Key words: Stem cell therapy, stem cells, biomedical research, innovation, regenerative medicine.