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Juliana – After Stem Cell Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy

Juliana – After Stem Cell Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy

Diagnosis Juliana, from Brazil, was diagnosed with Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B when she just turned 25 years old. The first symptoms were weakness in her lower limbs, lack of balance resulting in constant falls and difficulty in climbing stairs. As the years progressed, her limitations worsened, which led her to quit working outside. Eventually, … Read more

Muscular Dystrophy patient returns for the 6th Stem Cell treatment

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Saif, a 15-year-old boy from the United States is back for his 6th treatment with Beike Biotech. His mom, kindly accepted to respond to a Q&A session about our stem cell treatment. We chose Beike after detailed research and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Tell us about Saif’s condition and current symptoms? Saif has … Read more

PLS Patient Receives 3rd Stem Cell Therapy

PLS Patient Receives 3rd Stem Cell Treatment

Since being diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) in February of 2016, Sylvie has taken three trips to Thailand to receive stem cell treatment, finishing her most recent treatment in October of 2018. Before receiving stem cell therapy for PLS, her symptoms included spasticity in her arms and legs, and she became so tired that she … Read more

Brain Injury Treatment with Cord Blood Stem Cells

Study shows cell therapy could repair brain injury A mice study has found that cord blood stem cells, stem cells derived from the umbilical cord, can protect nerve cells from injury caused before birth. The results give positive reinforcement to the push for more cell therapies as potential therapeutic alternatives to treating neurological conditions caused … Read more

Stem Cell Therapy for Crohn’s Disease Approved in Europe

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The European Commission has approved Alofisel, previously known as Cx601, a stem cell therapy that treats complex perianal fistulas, one of the most restricting complications of Crohn’s disease. Alofisel was developed by Belgian biotech company TiGenix, and is licensed to the Japanese pharma Takeda. It is the first stem cell therapy created through donor stem … Read more

Mice With Friedreich’s Ataxia Experience Nerve Cell Repair After Bone Marrow Transplants

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A study has found that bone marrow transplants can restore nerve cell damage in mice with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), forming new nerve cells and improving movement. FA is a genetic disorder caused by an FXN gene mutation for frataxin. Frataxin is a protein that allows the mitochondria in cells to function properly. Without Frataxin, energy … Read more