Embryonic Stem Cells [hESC] are important to medicine because of their ability to develop into virtually ANY other cell made by the human body. Basically, the hESC searches out, detects and then attempts to repair any damage or deficiency it discovers. It also releases growth factors, which stimulate the body's own repair mechanisms. Additionally, hESC release Cytokines which are hormone-like polypeptides that regulate cellular replication, differntiation, and activation. Cytokines bring normal cells and tissues to a higher level of function, thereby increasing the body's own healing mechanisms. So, not only a theory anymore; stem cells are being grown and their development directed in culture, it is now possible to grow cells of medical importance such as bone marrow, neural tissue or muscle. Stem cells have the potential to treat or cure many diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, as well as Spinal Cord Injuries and burns and much more.

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Dr. Geeta Shroff of Nu-Tech Medical World, New Delhi, Inda will be performing Kasie's stem cell therapy. Dr. Shroff receives both criticism and accolades for her innovate and pioneering procedures. All cells that have been transplanted into her patients were derived from a SINGLE, surplus fertilized egg from Shroff’s in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) program. Developed with donor permission, this fertilized egg would have been disposed of under normal circumstances.

For more information about Dr. Geeta Shroff please visit this sites web page "Dr. Geeta Shroff - Nu Tech Mediworld in India".

FDA approves hESC clinical trial