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What Are Stem Cells And Why Am I Interested? By Dr. Lonnie Peets, Chiropractic Neurologist, Owner NM Stem Cell Contact info: (505) 404-9555 | info@nmstemcell.com | www.nmstemcell.com
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ou are constantly hearing about Stem Cells as the future of regenerative medicine. However, there is a lot of confusion of what Stem Cells are and how they can help you. A stem cell is essentially the building block of the human body. Stem cells are capable of dividing for long periods of time; you can think of adult stem cells as our built-in repair kits, regenerating cells damaged by disease, injury and everyday wear and tear. Stem cells are the body’s raw materials, cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated. Under the right conditions in the body or a laboratory, stem cells divide to form more cells called
daughter cells. These daughter cells either become new stem cells (selfrenewal) or become specialized cells (differentiation) with a more specific function, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells or bone cells. No other cell in the body has the natural ability to generate new cell types. The Mayo Clinic, which is deeply involved in Stem Cell research, gives this description of the use for Stem Cells: • Generate healthy cells to replace diseased cells (regenerative medicine). Stem cells can be guided into becoming specific cells that can be used to regenerate and repair diseased or damaged tissues in people. • Stem Cells are neutral cells. The body does not recognize them as foreign cells, so HLA tissue matching is not necessary. • The Stem Cells are activated by the inflammatory response to pain (continued on next page)
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