Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Stem cells offer hope for recovery and symptom management in multiple sclerosis
Stem Cell Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) directly affects the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. The primary damage occurs to the protective material surrounding nerve cells. MS is more common in women than in men and may have an autoimmune component, meaning the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells.
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Our stem cell treatment for MS uses allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells, administered directly into the body. This therapy helps reset the immune system, reduce inflammation, and prevent it from attacking nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, supporting and improving overall brain function.
How Our Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Is Performed in Istanbul
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Depending on the stage and progression of multiple sclerosis, most doctors initially manage the condition with medications. However, stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising and viable treatment option for MS, focusing on protecting the immune system and repairing existing damage by preserving neurons and regenerating myelin.
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While various medications have attempted to regenerate myelin, none have been fully effective in protecting neurons. Stem cell therapy offers potential benefits, especially given that there is currently no definitive cure for multiple sclerosis. Encouragingly, stem cell treatment has shown promising results in managing symptoms and improving patients’ quality of life.
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Research has shown that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), particularly those derived from umbilical cord tissue, possess unique properties that modulate the immune response and promote tissue repair. MSCs secrete neuroprotective factors that help reduce inflammation and stimulate the regeneration of damaged myelin sheaths surrounding neurons. These properties make them a central focus of current MS treatment studies.
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Recent clinical trials have reported that patients receiving MSC therapy experience improvements in neurological function and reductions in disease activity. For example, a study published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine found that MSC-treated patients had significantly lower relapse rates and improved disability scores compared to those receiving conventional treatments.
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Below, we outline some of the stem cell therapies that have shown positive results, highlighting their potential to effectively manage multiple sclerosis.
