A New Hope for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

Stem cell therapy is a new MS infusion treatment aimed at improving disease state by reducing inflammation and regulating immune cells.

Is there a cure for MS?

Currently, there is no known cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). While there are treatments that can help manage symptoms and slow the progression of the disease, there is currently no way to stop or reverse the damage caused by MS entirely.

Is stem cell therapy a cure for MS?

• Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of stem cell that can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including nerve cells, and can suppress immune response; these cells have been investigated as a potential option to treat multiple sclerosis.

Current research for a Multiple Sclerosis cure

A study published in the Journal of Neuroimmunology in 2018 showed that an animal model of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis treatment with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) significantly reduced inflammation and improved neurological function

Can stem cells regrow myelin?

Studies have shown that stem cells have the potential to repair myelin sheath. This protective covering surrounds nerve fibers in the central nervous system, which is damaged in MS.

Another study published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy in 2019 suggests that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can protect nerve cells from damage by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress and promoting remyelination.

Can stem cells reverse nerve damage?