Stem_Cell_Therapy_and_Regenerative_Medicine.pptx

Strm cell therapy

1. Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Academic Presentation M.Pharm Level

2. Introduction Stem cell therapy involves using undifferentiated cells to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs.

3. Types of Stem Cells Embryonic stem cells, Adult stem cells (hematopoietic, mesenchymal), Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

4. Mechanism Stem cells can differentiate into specialized cells, secrete bioactive molecules, and modulate immune responses.

5. Applications Used in regenerative medicine for cardiac repair, neurodegenerative diseases, bone and cartilage regeneration, and diabetes.

6. Advantages Potential to restore damaged tissues, reduce reliance on organ transplants, and treat previously incurable conditions.

7. Limitations Ethical concerns, risk of tumorigenesis, immune rejection, and high cost.

8. Recent Advances iPSC technology, 3D bioprinting of tissues, and clinical trials in spinal cord injury and macular degeneration.

9. Conclusion Stem cell therapy holds promise for the future of personalized regenerative medicine.

10. References 1. Trounson A, et al. Nature. 2011;474:319–326. 2. Squillaro T, et al. Stem Cells Int. 2016;2016:5072396.