Amniotic Derived Stem Cell Injections

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Stem cells are found in amniotic fluid that is normally discarded after treatment or delivery. Amniotic fluid stem cells are capable of becoming bone cells, fat cells, muscle cells, liver cells, and blood vessel cells. Amniotic fluid stem cells are used 100,000 times in the United States with no adverse events reported.

Where does the amniotic fluid come from?

Amniotic fluid initially comes from the mother’s plasma. As the pregnancy progresses, the baby contributes to the fluid through urination and swallowing. By around 28 weeks, the fluid volume peaks at about 800 ml, then decreases near the end of the pregnancy.

What is the difference between amniotic fluid stem cells and embryonic stem cells?

One key difference is safety. Embryonic stem cells can sometimes form tumors, while amniotic fluid stem cells do not.

Another advantage of amniotic fluid stem cells is that they can be collected after childbirth from donations, without any ethical issues, as they are not taken from a developing fetus.

How does the amniotic fluid produce stem cells?

Amniotic fluid, formed two weeks after fertilization, protects the embryo. Stem cells within it, originating from the epiblast, can differentiate into various cell types, including neuronal subtypes marked by Nanog and Oct-2.

How are the amniotic stem cells administered to the patient?

Amniotic stem cells are injected directly into the affected joint. The skin is cleaned, and a fine needle ensures precise delivery. This process helps reduce pain and promotes healing with anti-inflammatory properties.

How do amniotic fluid stem cells work?

Amniotic fluid stem cells (AFSCs) form two weeks after fertilization and can become various cell types. They have anti-inflammatory properties, help reduce pain, and improve mobility. AFSCs modulate the immune system, making them ideal for cell therapies and promising for treating diseases like Alzheimer’s.

What are the benefits of amniotic fluid derived stem cells?

Amniotic fluid has many beneficial properties to promote tissue repair and regeneration. These include:

They have anti-inflammatory properties including cytokines for pain relief.
They contain no steroidal components.
The fluid has growth factors, which promote new tissue growth and regeneration.
They have hyaluronic acid, which lubricates the cartilage and promotes new cartilage regeneration.
The fluid is a concentrated stem cell activator.

What conditions are treated with amniotic membranes?

Amniotic fluid stem cells are used to treat:

Wounds – Amniotic fluid stem cells have been used in plastic surgery to treat wounds that are difficult to heal.
Eyes – Researchers have successfully used amniotic membrane for corneal injuries.
Spine – Amniotic stem cell injections are used to promote spinal fusion surgery working as a scar barrier around the spinal cord.
Tendon injury – These stem cells are useful for relief from rotator cuff tears, elbow tendons, tendinosis, and tendinitis.

Resources

Moschidou D, Mukherjee S, Blundell MP, et al. (2012). Valproic acid confers functional pluripotency to human amniotic fluid stem cells in a transgene-free approach. Molecular Therapy, DOI: 10.1038/mt.2012.117