Autologous Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cell Transplantation
We use a proprietary Autologous Adult Adipose-derived Stem Cell treatment process developed over the last 10 years by AdiStem Ltd., a world leader in biotechnology. They are leading the way with research in this area, and clinicians worldwide currently use an aspect of AdiStem technology in the treatment of patients. During the procedure, adipose tissue (fat) is removed from the patient using mini-liposuction, and processed with a combination of PRP (platelet rich plasma) which includes growth factors that have a powerful impact on cell development, growth and proliferation. A specialized low laser light is used to activate the stem cells, and is then administered via an IV infusion over a 1-2 hour period of time.
Millions of Stem Cells Go to Work
During the procedure adipose tissue (fat) is comfortably removed from the patient using mini-liposuction, and processed with a combination of PRP (platelet rich plasma) and activated with a patented low laser light. Four hours later, literally tens of millions of the patient's own newly activated stem and regenerative cells are administered back into the body and immediately begin working. StemGenex® utilizes the AdiStem technology, a biotechnology company considered the world's leading provider of Autologous Adipose-derived Adult Stem Cell products and procedures.
The Procedure
The procedure is completed by our highly skilled physicians in 4-5 hours. Patients will be treated with local anesthesia, therefore, the procedure is practically painless and fits easily into an active lifestyle.
- Harvest: Using a proprietary but simple procedure similar to tumescent liposuction, 100-200cc of adipose tissue is harvested from the patient
- Breakdown: The adipose tissue is then broken down to extract the stem cells
- Separate: Using standard techniques, the Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) which contains Adult Stem Cells (ASCs) is separated from the fat cells.
- Isolate: ASCs and other progenitor cells are then isolated from the SVF using standard techniques.
- Activate: The isolated ASCs are then suspended in the person's own platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) growth factors and activated with AdiStem's red/yellow/green laser. This 'awakens' or activates the dormant ASCs.
- Infuse: The cells are then administered back to the patient through one or more of the following modes of administration:
- Intravenous: The ASCs are administered through a standard intravenous drip
- Topical: The ASCs are administered directly into a localized area
Advantages
The major advantages Adipose Stem Cell Therapy, compared with other sources of regenerative cells, are:
- High Yield: A tremendously therapeutic dose of regenerative stem cells can be obtained and activated in just a couple of hours.
- Stem Cell yields from abdominal fat are much higher than from bone marrow and it is not unusual to obtain 50-100 million stem cells from 100-200cc's of abdominal fat. The same amount of bone marrow will only yield 60,000 cells, so the therapeutic impact of Adipose Stem Cell Therapy is much greater.
- Patients receive their own cells so there is no risk of immune rejection.
- Versatile and highly active, with some patients feeling benefits right away.
- Minimally invasive outpatient procedure, easier to harvest from fat than from bone marrow and more comfortable for patients.
What happens to the Stem Cells after transplantation?
- Stem Cells are dispersed into the adjacent tissue
- Stem Cells differentiate into component cell types and integrate with the target tissue or organ
- Stem Cells begin to secrete several essential growth factors
- Stem Cells start to attract the growth of blood vessels to facilitate tissue formation and repair