The Principles of Stem Cell Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

The Principles of Stem Cell Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a kind of central nervous system disease which usually show central dysfunction of motor function and abnormal postures together with undeveloped intelligence, epilepsy, abnormal behaviour or perception, language retardation etc. Children within 1 year old can show most of symptoms of cerebral palsy. This is a common infantile disease that can cause serious disability. As a relatively new treatment, what is the principle of stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy?
According to introduction of Dr. An Yihua who is the director of neurology department of the General Hospital of Armed Police Forces, China, parents can have general understanding about principle of stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy? Because of BBB (blood brain barrier), common treatment for cerebral palsy are HPO (high pressure oxygen), neurotrophic medicines, rehabilitation treatment and surgery treatment can improve patients’ condition but not very effective, especially for those children who have serious brain nervous damage. The research and application of stem cell treatment has made incredible result in treating cerebral palsy and other central nervous system diseases.
After stem cells injection to the damaged parts, stem cells can activate and repair damaged nerve cells, secrete neurotrophic factors and neuropeptide, promote recovering of hypoxic-ischemia cells, improve and promote growth of axons of damaged part. Therefore, to achieve the purpose of improving each brain functions.
As for the principles of stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy, stem cells can differentiate int o different functional cells such as hemocyte, endothelial cells, immune cells, smooth muscle cells etc. Stem cells also can improve internal environment, adjust acid-base balance and stable hydraulic pressure so as to decrease hydrocephalus internus, which can relieve pressure of beain tissues and recover the feeble function. Stem cells can differentiate nerve cells and neurogliocyte with fully comprehensive functions and structures, which can replace necrosis and damaged nerve cells and then restore synaptic connections to recover functions of each nerve system. Neurogliocyte has the function of protecting, nourishing, supporting and separating nerves cells, which can release different kinds of neurotrophic factors inducing regeneration of axons and maintain stable original nerve functions. Therefore, stem cell treatment can improve and recover patient’s conscious statement, body control ability and maintain stable functions of each nerve system.
Dr. An Yihua introduced you detailed principles of stem cells for cerebral palsy. A good treatment for cerebral palsy, can change the child's whole life and even for the family.  If you want to make an appointment with Dr. An for suggestions, you can email me at stemcelltech.cn@gmail.com