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Mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs for short, are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate themselves into a number of different cells including osteoblasts, chondrocytes and myocytes. More recent discoveries have indicated that MSCs can also differentiate into beta-pancreatic islets cells. MSCs can be shown in vitro and in vivo as well as ex vivo, which means that they can be cultivated and shown outside of a host organism. MSCs are found in bone marrow, although they are relatively rare and represent only around one in 10,000 nucleated cells. They are not immortal, but they are capable of expanding in cultures while maintaining their multilineage potential. These properties along with their versatility make them invaluable to stem cell treatment and stem cell therapy.

Perhaps the most promising characteristic of MSCs is their potential to be used in tissue engineering. Preliminary experiments on lab animals have shown that the cells can migrate to injury sites when they are transplanted systematically, although the method of this migration remains unclear. The chemokine receptors and adhesion molecules of the stem cells allow them to facilitate in the regrowth and repair of damaged tissue and allow stem cell therapy researchers to find ways to treat mesenchymal tissue disorders.

If you would like to learn more about how stem cell treatment may be able to benefit you, call Dr. Joseph Purita for a free consultation. Dr. Purita is a world-renowned stem cell therapist and the head of the Institute of Regenerative and Molecular Orthopedics, one of the only centers performing stem cell harvesting and the isolation of mesenchymal stem cells. Call 561-300-1840 to schedule a free consultation today.

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