We are not made of Drugs;
We are made of Stem Cells!
-Cade Hildreth
WHAT ARE STEM CELLS?
The building blocks of life are stem cells.
Stem cells are the body’s “master cells.” They are the building blocks of all organs, tissues, blood and the immune system. They function in numerous tissues as an internal repair system, regenerating to replace lost or damaged cells during the course of life.
The fertilised egg cell is the initial stem cell from which a complete human being will be developed. More than 200 different cell types can be formed from stem cells.
Stem cells are unique cells:
They have the ability to become different types of cells, and they can multiply rapidly. Stem cells play an important role in the body’s healing process, and the introduction of new young stem cells has always shown great potential in the treatment of many critical medical conditions. We didn’t start using these cells for transplants until we figured out where to find and how to isolate these stem cells. Although a person’s own stem cells are always 100 percent compatible, there are risks involves using someone else’s stem cells, especially if the donor and recipient are not totally related.
The recent discovery of stem cells in the umbilical cord’s blood has Show advantageous over obtain stem cells from other sources. Currently clinical trials with stem cells, adding to the growing list of 80+ diseases which are already getting treated globally.
STEM CELLS HAVE THREE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
After cell division, they can regenerate daughter cells to become highly specialised cells. As a result, these specialised cells continuously develop into new bone cells, muscle cells, neuron cells, or blood cells which makes them truly versatile.
They can divide and multiply a similar cell with the same properties. In this method, damaged or infected cells are replaced. Therefore, stem cells play a crucial role in our body’s regeneration and repair processes.
They are not yet developed into cell types with specific functions.
Our body has many different types of cells (more than 200 to be more exact) and every cell has been developed for specific function. We have bone and brain cells in addition to skin and blood cells. From kidney cells to heart cells, all organs are made up of specific specialized cells.
Stem cells are categorized into 2 main forms,
Our body has many different types of cells (more than 200 to be more exact) and every cell has been developed for specific function. We have bone and brain cells in addition to skin and blood cells. From kidney cells to heart cells, all organs are made up of specific specialized cells.
Stem cells are categorized into 2 main forms,
Embryonic stem cells
The embryonic stem cells used in medical application are retrieved from unused embryos. These are the end result of the In-vitro fertilisation and are dedicated to science. These embryonic stem cells are pluripotent. which implies that they have the ability to transform into various cell types.
Adult stem cells
Adult stem cells can be of two different types. One type originates from tissues that are completely grown, like the bone marrow, skin, and brain. These tissues contain a very small amount of stem cells. They are more likely to produce only particular cell types. For instance, a stem cell from the liver will only produce further liver cells.
The second type originates from umbilical cord. Umbilical cord stem cells contain two type of stem cell: Haematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) and Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). Each type can transform into different cells and tissues, such as white and red blood cells, nerve and muscle tissue.
Stem cells have potential
Our cells began with more of a blank slate; they didn’t already know how to combine to produce our bones, hearts, or blood. These undifferentiated cells can be found throughout pregnancy and are known as embryonic stem cells carrying the capacity to develop into any kind of cell in the body.
The use of embryonic stem cells is surrounded by much controversy.
Fortunately, we may also obtain stem cells that develop little later, like those found in the umbilical cord. These stem cells, also known as adult stem cells, are present in us throughout our lifetime. Adult stem cells are tissue-specific and have fewer potential cell types but share many of the same qualities. Blood from the umbilical cord contains hematopoietic stem cells, which can develop into every type of blood cell found in the body and are the base of our immune systems.
Stem cells Proliferate (Cell Division)
In conclusion, stem cells are like intellectual cells as they can develop into a wide range of various cell types. However, stem cells are unique for the reason i.e. the process by which they reproduce themselves.
There are two ways for the body to produce new cells. One is when a cell replicates inside its membrane before dividing into two identical cells which are known as cell division. This is something that cells do when they need to regenerate.
The body can also produce new cells using stem cells, but stem cells function somewhat differently than other types of cells. They go through a process known as asymmetric division, resulting in the formation of two daughter cells, one of which is frequently an exact replica of the original, a fresh stem cell with a relatively clean slate, and the other of which is a stem cell that is prepared to differentiate into a particular type of cell. This trait is known as self-renewal and allows stem cells to proliferate or reproduce rapidly.
These two methods allow us to continuously create new cells. In fact, because many cells have limited lifespans, a large portion of your body is constantly rebuilding itself. An average stomach lining cell has a lifespan of two days whereas it is four months for red blood cells. The brain cells and nerves are designed to last forever. This explains why, when they do regenerate, they do it slowly.
A COMPLETE HUMAN BEING DEVELOPS FROM THE FIRST STEM CELL, WHICH IS WHY STEM CELLS ARE CALLED THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE
DID YOU KNOW…? – INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT STEM CELLS
There are about 100 billion cells in an adult’s body that originate from a single stem cell. Stem cells natural functions include creating, renewing, and restoring. However, these stem cell abilities gradually become less from the fertilised egg cell during fetal development and continue to decline throughout life. Because of this, stem cells, especially those that are healthy and young, are of particular interest for medical applications.
Stem cells – all-rounders for regeneration, specialisation, and repair.
A new-born’s body is filled with countless active, potent, and viable stem cells. From one tiny cell, develop a new human being over the course of nine months. They will later support the body’s ongoing repair mechanism.
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