[Introducing the Sejong-ro Government Forum Regular Members] Intractable Degenerative Diseases and Stem Cell Therapy
Reporter Lee Ho-su
As we enter the age of centenarians, stem cell therapy is an essential element in extending life, regenerating aged cells and treating intractable degenerative diseases.
Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into various cell types that make up the body’s tissues.
Stem cells play a role in the regeneration of damaged tissues and cells. They possess the ability to self-renew indefinitely,
allowing them to differentiate into various tissues and organs,
and contributing directly or indirectly to the well-being of the body.
Shin Hyun-soon, CEO of Miracell and current chair of the Stem Cell Committee at the Sejongno Government Forum, launched the stem cell business in 1986 as a medical industry initiative.
By 2009, Miracell has grown into a specialized stem cell company that respects life and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Since then, Miracell has been at the forefront of developing and upgrading safe and effective stem cell treatments through collaborative clinical research with medical professionals from around the world, professional societies, and university hospitals in Korea.
In particular, Miracell hosted an international conference in March 2011 in Korea, a landlocked area for stem cell therapy. Approximately 700 medical doctors from Harvard and other universities and home and abroad were invited to present theoretical and practical demonstrations on various medical specialties.
Furthermore, Miracell was the first in Korea to introduce bone marrow stem cell, mesenchymal stem cell, and hematopoietic stem cell therapies. Approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the company offers treatments for myocardial infarction, critical limb ischemia, cartilage regeneration, bone fusion, hair loss, plastic surgery, and sexual medicine. These treatments are currently being performed at over 500 hospitals and clinics nationwide.
Stem cells are cells that continuously divide and possess the ability to find and regenerate damaged tissues and organs, making them highly effective in disease treatment and prevention. Therefore, Cellpia Clinic, a stem cell specialist, offers a unique treatment that extracts and concentrates stem cell growth factors without culturing them. This method involves extracting stem cells from blood vessels, isolating and extracting only those cells that can be activated, and then reintroducing them into the body. This process not only enhances the immune system but also regenerates damaged tissue, significantly improving symptoms.
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