What are stem cells in simple terms?

Stem cells serve as the foundational building blocks of the body, giving rise to specialized cells with specific functions.

How does using stem cells work?

In the right environment, whether within the body or in a controlled laboratory setting, stem cells undergo division to give rise to daughter cells. These daughter cells have the remarkable ability to either renew themselves as stem cells or transform into specialized cells with distinct functions, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells, or bone cells.

What is the main function of the stem cell?

The main function of stem cells is to replenish and regenerate damaged or lost cells in the body's organs and systems, contributing to the body's natural healing processes.

Where do we get stem cells?

Stem cells can be harvested from embryonic or adult tissue.

Embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos, while adult stem cells can be found in various tissues throughout the body, including bone marrow and adipose tissue.

What are the different types of stem cells?

• Embryonic stem cells: Pluripotent cells derived from embryos that can differentiate into any cell type in the body except for placental cells.
• Fetal stem cells: Multipotent cells found in fetal tissue that can differentiate into a limited range of cell types.
• Adult stem cells: Multipotent cells found in various tissues of newborns or adults, such as bone marrow and adipose tissue, that can differentiate into a limited range of cell types within their respective tissues.
• Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs): These are adult somatic cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to regain pluripotency, similar to embryonic stem cells.

What are the characteristics of the embryonic stem cell?

Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can differentiate into any cell type in the body except for placental cells.

What are the characteristics of the Stem cells? 

Stem cells are unspecialized cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into specialized cell types.

What do stem cells do for the body?

Stem cells play a crucial role in growth, tissue repair, and maintenance of the body's organs and systems.

They can replace damaged or lost cells, contributing to the body's natural healing processes.

What diseases are treated with stem cells?

Stem cell therapy is being investigated for various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, as well as conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries.

Additionally, stem cells are being explored for their potential in treating musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain.

However, it's important to note that many of these treatments are still in the experimental stage and require further research to establish their safety and efficacy.

Types of conditions that we treat:

• PULMONARY DISEASE
• RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
• OSTEOARTHRITIS
• ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
• DIABETES MELLITUS
• ANTI-AGING
• ALOPECIA

We are a team of Orthopedic and Trauma specialists based in Bogotá, Colombia, certified by the International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) and dedicated to providing cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatments.

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