Are stem cells safe?

Are Stem Cells Safe?

Stem cells have great potential to be among the safest choices for regenerative medicine due to their ability to differentiate into many different cell types, as well as their capacity for self-renewal. This makes them useful in the repair and regeneration of damaged tissues and organs.

Stem cells also have the ability to migrate to areas of damage or inflammation, which can aid in the healing process of any ailment or injury. Additionally, stem cells are naturally occurring in the body, so they are less likely to trigger an immune response or cause rejection, particularly when using autologous stem cells derived from the patient’s own body.

While stem cells hold great promise for anyone interested in regenerative medicine, their safety and efficacy depends on the specific type of stem cell, how it is used, and the individual patient’s circumstances. It is important to evaluate each patient’s case individually with a professional before using stem cells as a form of regenerative medicine, and to ensure that they are used in a responsible and regulated manner.

When looking for a provider it is important to look at the screening process. You will want to have a thorough process to ensure quality cells are being used. It is also important to make sure cells are not being cloned or manipulated. This traumatizes the cells and significantly decreases their availability and live cell counts. 

Things to look at when researching providers

The cells are minimally manipulated cryopreserved cellular regenerative allograft with extracellular matrix.

We have found that the live rate after the cyro process is dramatically more effective when the source materials include Wharton’s Jelly, placental membrane, umbilical cord tissue and umbilical cord blood.

The screening process checklist

  1. Donors are healthy women who are thoroughly screened for any communicable diseases. A medical and social history is collected and reviewed by Signature Biologics’ Medical Director to ensure that the mother meets all the eligibility requirements.
  2. Tissues are collected after full term live births by c-section and conducted only by licensed professionals.
  3. There is a 48 hour window to process the fresh tissue after collection.
  4. All tissues are cleaned and decontaminated during processing. We follow strict protocols to make sure our tissue is free of pathogens.
  5. Steps are taken during the preservation of product viability during the cyro process to ensure a high live rate after the thawing process.