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Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) May Extend Lifespan

Saturday, August 29th, 2015

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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2015

• Joint research by Prof. Kim from Chungbuk National University and Dr. Ra from Biostar
• Published in ‘Stem Cells Translational Medicine’ (IF 5.7)
• Confirmed 30% increase of lifespan through multiple IV administration of Adipose-derived MSCs
• Increase in cognitive function, physical vitality, and life expectancy found

Researchers in Korea have determined the possibility that adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may extend healthy life and lifespan by intravenous injections.

Professor Kim from Chungbuk National University and Dr. Ra from Biostar, as a joint research team, announced that the discovery was published in International Journal of Medicine, ‘Stem Cells Translation Medicine’ (IF 5.7) on August 27, 2015.

The study, which is selected as the featured paper, intends to introduce the research to the public. As a result of monthly intravenous injections of 1 million human adipose-derived stem cells into 10-month old rats until their death, cognitive function such as learning and memory improved and lifespan was extended by 31.3% through regeneration of blood vessels in the brain and muscles.

Through the research, intravenously injected MSCs were found to move to the brain and differentiate into brain cells which increase cognitive function and physical vitality by activating cholinergic and dopaminergic nerves. Especially, by removing chemokine called CCL11 which prevents regeneration of brain tissues, MSCs induce regeneration of stem cells called Nestin-positive cells in animal brains, which eventually regenerated brain cells.

Moreover, the research team determined that MSCs derived from amniotic placenta may help to increase life expectancy by 23.4% by differentiation and regeneration of brain cells in the same mechanism as that of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. These results prove that multiple intravenous injections of adult stem cells extend lifespan. With little immune rejection response, autologous or allogenic stem cells are expected to form an anti-aging market of a trillion Korean Won that could extend many years into the future.

Dr.Ra, a co-corresponding author of this study and CTO of R Bio and R-Japan, explained, “For the next three years, we will be researching with global aging researchers on new stem cell culture methods using 10 species of representative aging animal models to increase life expectancy and health span by at least 50%. We will try our best to commercialize its use within five years.”

SOURCE: Stem Cells Translational Medicine
http://www.stemcellsportal.com/stem-cell-treatments-help-rats-live-longer-healthier-lives

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Stem Cell Injection To Fix Sport Injuries

Friday, August 21st, 2015

More than 2.6 million Americans are treated for sports-related injuries every year. Often times, surgery is needed, but could a stem cell injection be the solution?

World Series MVP Pat Borders has played ball most of his life. But now that he’s in charge of a team, he doesn’t want to take a knee anytime soon.

“I like to run. I like to sprint and it just, it was impossible to sprint with the pain in both of my knees,” Borders said.

Borders tried the adipose stem cell procedure. This involves an injection of his own stem cells to heal combined with his platelet-rich plasma. The combination can repair an injury fast and there is minimal down time.

Michael Markou, DO, Osteopathic Physician at the Markou Medical Center explained the process. “We put the blood in a centrifuge, and that spins down and isolates the stem cells from the adipose cells, from the fat cells.”

Then Doctor Markou mixes the patient’s platelets with the stem cells and injects the mixture back into the injured area. He says this combination is a double whammy.

“By injecting both the combination, you have an amplified effect,” he said.

Borders is already feeling improvement. “I noticed for the first time, I got out and I’m going “wow”, there is no pain at all in my left knee. My right knee, which was the worse one, I don’t feel a whole lot there. It was a fun day,” Borders said.

Doctor Markou says this procedure can be used for elbows, shoulders, and the lower back. It is still considered experimental by Medicare so it is not covered by insurance. The stem cell injection procedure can cost up to $4,000.

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