Neurological Disorders Helped By the Stem Cells

Stem cell is also called as ‘The Queen of all Cells’, as they have the potential to differentiate into different kinds of cells in the body. Stem cells when transplanted in a person suffering from neurological disorders helps repair the damaged system. Each new cell that gets formed after the division of a stem cell has the ability to either transform into a stem cell, or to turn into some other kind of specialized cell (for instance the red blood cell, muscle cell, or the brain cell).

Stem Cell Therapy for Neurological Disorders

Stem cells have the unique properties that give them the ability to treat a number of neurological disorders, including mental retardation treatment. Neural failure, damage to neurons and other cells of the brain, are a few reasons that cause neurological disorder. Stem cells can differentiate to form a number of brain cells, and can restore the healthy cells within the brain. These therapeutic cells also secrete a number of substances that help repair and regenerate the damaged cells.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy (CP) occurs due to abnormal development of the brain. Reduced oxygen supply, infection, pre-birth, mutations, and other reasons can cause CP. Stem cells, when transplanted into a CP affected patient, migrate to the affected part of the brain. These cells release certain trophic factors that control the damage. They differentiate to form a number of different kind of cells of the nervous system such as glial cells, oligodendrocytes etc. Stem cell therapy establishes new neuronal maps within the brain so that the patients can easily learn new functions and skills.

Stroke

Mass brain cell death occurs during, and after a stroke. Stem cell stroke treatment leads to a host of benefits to those affected by stroke. Stem cells produce a number of cytokines and the growth/trophic factors that promote oxygen and blood supply. Stem cell transplantation also offers Neuroregeneration and Neuroprotection.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) causes damage to the nerves in the spinal cord, that run from the neck right up to the core of the back. SCI can affect the motor, sensory, and reflex messages. Stem cell therapy, when given within 6 months of SCI, can bring in a number of benefits to the patient. The therapy checks inflammation and reduces secondary damage. It also offers Neuro-protection. Stem cells aid Neuroregeneration, by forming the new synapses.

Autism

The neurological disease Autism, affects a child within the first 3 years of his/her life. This disease adversely affects the mental abilities and social interactions and is characterized by repetitive and stereotypical behavior. Stem cells can multiply and divide to form the specialized cells of the brain, and can initiate the repair of the affected parts of the brain, they also have immune modulation properties, and can control the hyperactive immune system, which adversely affects the Autism patients.

Dementia

The term Dementia signifies the loss of normal cognitive functions, for instance, thinking, memory, and understanding. Aging and subsequent loss of brain cells are the causes of dementia. Stem cell transplantation repairs the brain and replaces the lost cells. Stem cells also offer Neuroprotection by secreting the beneficial substances, and promote angiogenesis or formation of new blood vessels, so that more oxygen and nutrients can reach the affected parts of the brain.

Mental Retardation Treatment

Stem cell therapy for mental retardation treatment offers Neuro-protection. They restore the lost normal functionality of the brain and improve the quality of life of patients.