[JoongAng Ilbo, April 2, 2020]
Many people are interested in strengthening their immune system to combat viruses. With the recent announcement of a case of stem cell treatment for a COVID-19 patient, some are predicting that stem cells can regenerate damaged tissue and boost immunity.
While rising temperatures and rain are known to be detrimental to COVID-19 survival, this does not mean it will be eradicated. Some experts predict that the virus could multiply in the relatively cold Southern Hemisphere during summer, and then spread to the Northern Hemisphere during winter.
According to experiments conducted by the National Institutes of Health, the virus survived in aerosols for more than three hours, on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for more than three days, on cardboard for more than 24 hours, and on copper for more than four hours.
While the spread of COVID-19 may slow down somewhat in the summer months with rising temperatures, we cannot be complacent. It is crucial to build up our immunity to overcome any virus.
[The process of extracting stem cells by collecting blood]
The medical staff at the stem cell regeneration clinic, Selfia, stated, “Recent research shows that stem cells possess self-renewal and pluripotent differentiation capabilities, allowing them to differentiate into any tissue in the body. Furthermore, extracting adult stem cells from one’s own blood, bone marrow, or fat and transplanting them into the body can be utilized with minimal side effects.” They added, “In particular, intravenous administration of stem cells and various growth factors contained in their exosomes can regenerate damaged tissue through their homing effect, promoting immune system enhancement through communication between immune cells in the tissue.”
They added, “These stem cell treatments are used not only to enhance immunity, but also for various other purposes, such as strengthening blood vessels, treating pain, and regenerating skin. It is crucial to receive treatment from a medical professional with extensive clinical experience.”
By Kim Jin-woo (kim.jinwoo.ja@gmail.com)