How Stem Cells Can Be Used In The Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis
One of the most exciting discoveries made by scientists in recent years is the use of stem cells in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to begin attacking the myelin sheaths that protect and surround nerve cells in the body. When the myelin becomes damaged, the nerve cells become exposed and are unable to perform their primary function. The primary function of these nerve cells is to send signals to the brain on which bodily actions or functions should be carried out and when. Scientists have discovered that the symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis can be alleviated or reversed by the injection of mesenchymal stem cells. These cells are often harvested from the fat cells of the patient and from umbilical cords. The fat cells are often harvested through the process of liposuction. Once the physicians have the fat, they then proceed to separate the fat from the necessary cells. After the cells have been pro