MSCs are a type of adult stem cell found in various tissues like bone marrow, fat, and even the umbilical cord. They have emerged as a revolutionary candidate to revolutionize advancements in regenerative medicine. Unlike embryonic stem cells (another type of stem cells, whose use is prohibited due to ethical reasons), which are totipotent, MSCs are multipotent and are well within ethical premises. It means that you can isolate them in a cruelty-free manner and use them to treat several medical conditions.
Current treatments offer a helping hand, but they can’t stop the thief in its tracks. But a glimmer of hope is born from the cutting edge of regenerative medicine, a whisper called mesenchymal stem cell therapy.