Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are stem cells?
Bone marrow (the soft, spongy tissue found in the center of certain bones in your body) produces blood stem cells. Stem cells can be viewed as the “building blocks” of the body as blood stem cells can mature into any of the other normal blood cells. This includes:
- red cells – which carry oxygen
- white cells – which fight infection
- platelets – which stop bleeding
A stem cell is therefore a type of cell which can produce a more specialized cell which is needed in the body, such as a muscle cell or a red blood cell. This process of becoming more specialized is called differentiation.
How does it help patients?
Many patients around the world have diseases where cells in their bodies don’t function correctly (for example, insulin-producing cells in diabetes patients) or start to die without being replaced (such as in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease). Stem cell therapy can be used to replace these defective or dying cells, restoring normal function to the organ and improving the patient’s quality of life.
What is regenerative medicine?
The goal of regenerative medicine as applied to stem cell therapy is to repair (or improve) organs or tissues that is damaged by disease, aging or trauma.
What are exosomes?
Exosomes are tiny vesicles that are released from one’s own cells. Exosomes play a critical role in cell communication and can transfer molecules like RNA and proteins to other cells. In stem cell therapy, exosome therapy is used to enhance tissue repair and regeneration, leveraging their ability to facilitate recovery and reduce inflammation.
What are the benefits?
- Natural Regeneration: Stem cells encourage the body’s own repair processes.
- Reduced Inflammation and Pain: Many stem cell treatments have anti-inflammatory properties, which can decrease pain and discomfort associated with various conditions.
- Potential for Long-term Relief: Unlike treatments that only offer symptomatic relief, stem cell therapy aims at healing underlying issues, offering long-term benefits.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation please contact us.
Stem Cell Therapy Center of Nashville
1909 Mallory Lane
Suite 302D, Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 905-4994
