Stem cells are unspecialized cells of the human body. Procured from one part of the body, they can differentiate and become/grow into other kinds of cells, including specialized cells. Our body has the unique ability to self-heal. Illness, injury, or disease can disrupt this ability. Stem cells have the power to remind our body of its self-healing capabilities, and supports this process by growing/dividing into healthy cells that can replace the cells damaged by disease.

2. Let’s understand stem cells
Stem cells are unspecialized cells of the human body.
Procured from one part of the body, they can differentiate and become/grow into other
kinds of cells, including specialized cells.
Our body has the unique ability to self-heal. Illness, injury, or disease can disrupt this
ability. Stem cells have the power to remind our body of its self-healing capabilities, and
supports this process by growing/dividing into healthy cells that can replace the cells
damaged by disease.

3. What are the two types of stem cell therapy?
Autologous therapy - Cells are procured from patient’s own bone marrow, blood, or fat
tissue
Allogeneic therapy - Cells are procured from external donors

4. Stem cells can be used to treat:
Inflammatory conditions ● Orthopedic conditions ● Trauma-induced conditions
Autoimmune diseases ● Neurological disorders ● Metabolic disorders
Hematopoietic diseases ● Cardiovascular illnesses ● Gastrointestinal disorders
Kidney disorders ● Lung disease ● Liver disorders
Cancers ● Skin disorders ● Ocular disorders

5. Administering stem cells
Stem cells can be administered in the following ways:
● Intravenous
● Intrathecal (directly into the spinal canal)
● Inject into problem areas like hips, hands, knees, etc.

6. Types of Stem Cells and Stem Cell Therapies

7. Embryonic stem cell therapy
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are derived from the inner cell mass of an embryo in its
early stages of development.
These unspecialized cells do not have any specific characteristics like shape or gene
expression pattern. These cells can be differentiated into any cell type in the body.
This makes them the ideal choice for stem cell therapy.
However, the origins of ESCs are still a matter of ethical debate.
They are mostly used for research purposes only.

8. Adult stem cell therapy
Adult stem cells (ASCs) are undifferentiated cells procured from fully developed tissues
like the brain and bone marrow.
They are multipotent cells (limited ability to differentiate into other types of cells) and
are typically used for tissue repair.

9. Induced pluripotent stem cell therapy
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are genetically reprogrammed stem cells that
exhibit ESCs’ characteristics.
These cells can self-renew and also differentiate into any cell type in the body.
The risk of immune rejection with iPSCs is lower because they are procured from the
patient’s body itself.

10. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are ASCs with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory,
self-renewal, cell-division, signaling, and differentiation properties.
They can replace cells that are diseased or damaged.
At Plexus, we use autologous mesenchymal stem cells for a variety of conditions such
as:
● Stroke
● Multiple Sclerosis
● Parkinson’s Disease
● Spinal Cord Injury
● Spinocerebellar Ataxia
● Osteoarthritis
● Autoimmune Conditions like Psoriasis
● Neurodevelopmental Disorders
● Muscular Dystrophies
● Motor Neuron Diseases
● Brachial Plexus Injury

11. Benefits of stem cell therapy at Plexus
● Enhanced everyday functioning
● Improved quality of life
● Immune system modulation and reduction of inflammation
● Prevention of further nerve damage
● Speedy recovery postprocedure
● Non-surgical procedure
● Zero complications and side-effects

12. Plexus Neuro and Stem Cell Research Centre uses autologous mesenchymal stem
cells.
The procedure is conducted by Dr. Sadiq, India’s no. 1 stem cell specialist, and his team
of highly skilled and experienced stem cell specialists.
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13. From embryonic and mesenchymal stem cells to
hematopoietic stem cells and cord blood cells - there are
numerous potential applications of stem cells that are still
being researched.
The cure to the most devastating and life-threatening
illnesses may be with these stem cells.