Umbilical cord/stem cell regenerative therapy

[Charlene]

Hi Debra,

Thanks for this post. I’ve also heard (via webinar) and been reading about regenerative medicine through the use of stem cells for different types of diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis. I don’t know if anywhere is conducting this treatment already, but it sounds like the representative you heard speak says there is? I’m leery about companies conveying this treatment because I fear it’s for profit/financial gain for them, unless they represent a hospital or clinical program. I’m also curious if anyone else has had firsthand experience with this. Please share with us.

Thanks for starting this discussion thread!

Charlene.

[John K. Grubb]

I think there was a study about 4-6 years ago regarding using stem cells to try to improve IPF patients. If I remember correctly the study showed that stem cell therapy was ineffective against IPF. I think the American Lung Association put out a bulletin saying essentially while stem cell therapy is interesting IPF patients would be wasting money if they tried it.

[Byron]

I asked AI and the redacted response is copied here: The use of umbilical cord stem cells, specifically human umbilical
cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HUC-MSCs), is being explored as a
therapeutic option for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a
chronic, progressive, and often fatal lung disease characterized by the
scarring of lung tissue, leading to impaired lung function [1] [2]. Current treatments primarily focus on slowing disease progression rather than offering a cure [3].Case Studies: A notable case involved a 56-year-old man
with IPF who received intravenous HUC-MSC infusions. Over 12 months, he
showed significant improvements in physical performance, quality of
life, and respiratory parameters, including a reduction in long-term
oxygen therapy requirements. Radiological analysis also indicated a
decrease in fibrosis area [1].Tissue Regeneration and Repair: While the primary focus
is on anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects, HUC-MSCs may also
contribute to lung regeneration and repair, offering novel insights into
potential regenerative therapies for lung disease

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