Stem cell therapy for OCD – the story of Sookie

Mesenchymal stem cells as a factory of biologically active molecules

Matične celice kot tovarna biološko aktivnih molekul

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been described as being able to give rise to several quite different mesenchymal cell phenotypes. However, the ability to differentiate is not the only characteristic that makes these cells attractive for therapeutic purposes. The secretion of a broad range of bioactive molecules by MSCs, such as growth factors, cytokines and chemokines, constitutes their most biologically significant role under injury conditions. Understanding this intricate secretory activity as well as the properties of MSCs in vivo is central to harnessing their clinical potential. Herein, we identify some of the molecules involved in the paracrine effects of MSCs with a perspective that these cells intrinsically belong to a perivascular niche in vivo, and discuss how this knowledge could be advantageously used in clinical applications.

Matične celice kot tovarna biološko aktivnih molekul

You can read more about it in the article: Mechanisms involved in the therapeutic properties of mesenchymal stem cells

Clinical study: Stem cell treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint in Dogs

zdravljenja osteoartritisa kolenskega sklepa

Clinical study: Stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee joint in Dogs

Mesenchymal stem cell therapies attract a lot of attention and also controversy in veterinary medicine. In the present study, mesenchymal stem cell therapy, using autologous cells from adipose tissue was evaluated for the treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee.

zdravljenja osteoartritisa kolenskega sklepa

Ten dogs with bilateral osteoarthritis in the knees were included in the study. In 9 out of 10 dogs enrolled in the study, there was a significant improvement of lameness 1 year after the treatment with Animacels stem cell therapy.

Radiographs did not show improvement in the cartilage condition 1 year after the treatment. However, in 7 out of 10 treated joints the osteoarthritis did not progress while in all 10 of placebo treated joints there was a significant worsening of the osteoarthritis.

Results of this study suggest beneficial effects of mesenchymal stem cells treatment in osteoarthritis in dogs and confirm that mesenchymal stem cells treatment is a viable option for managing this debilitating disease in dogs.

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Global Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market 2017: U.S. Stem Cell, MediVet Biologic, Animacel, Celavet, Animal Care Stem

Global Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market 2017 analysis report offers the analytical view of the business by learning various factors like Animal Stem Cell Therapy market growth, consumption, volume, industry trends and Animal Stem Cell Therapy business value structures throughout the forecast during 2017 to 2022. Animacel is mentioned as on of the most important company providing animal stem cell therapy solution.

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Interview: So Long, and Thanks For All the Stem Cells!

Dr. Katerina Čeh

The beginning of 21st century was hallmarked by the potential that stem cell therapies were promising, ranging from diabetes, arthritis, spinal cord injuries and all sorts of cancers. However so far very few applications have actually seen the light of routine use. Nevertheless there is a growing number of blood banks, which normally use liquid nitrogen to store stem cells from umbilical cord blood, dental pulp, liposuction and other tissues.

Read the interview with dr. Katarina Čeh, the co-founder of Animacel.

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Clinical results in stem cell therapy

CLINICAL RESULTS IN STEM CELL THERAPY-min

Stem cells are attracting a lot of attention in the field of regenerative medicine. One of the first clinical results in stem cell therapy of joint problems in dogs were presented at FECAVA Eurocongress. Prof. Dr. Gregor Majdič was an invited speaker at FECAVA 2016.

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dr. MARKUS KASPER

dr. MARKUS KASPER

CLINIC ASPERN

Since the last 20 years my practice has been focusing on the treatment of degenerative joint diseases. Until now I have treated several dogs in the later stages of the disease with Animacels’ stem cell therapy and the therapy has proven itself as more than a satisfying option for my patients. The method can be easily integrated into the workflow of the clinic and the partnership with Animacel works fluently – The team is always there to advise us if we needed.

DR. KARL GROHMANN

dr. Grohmann

VET CLINIC KORNEUBURG

We have treated a lot of dogs with stem cells and the results are excellent! The procedure is very simple and the therapy doesn’t have any side effects. The results are visible already after 2 months. I find it incredible that we managed to stop the progression of the disease that has been incurable until now. I am thrilled about the long-lasting effects of stem cells!

MARKO NOVAK, DR. VET. MED.

Marko Novak

CLINIC LOKA

The advantage of Animacels stem cell therapy is that they are using cells isolated from patients own fat tissue. The therapy does not have any side effects in comparison with long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs while it offers long-term improvement of the lameness or even full recoverage of the mobility. We are talking about a good if not even superior alternative to the established procedures of treating ligament, muscle, tendon and joint pathologies.

 

Ruth Zeitler & Freya

Freya

IRISH WOLFHOUND, 5 YEARS OLD

Long-term treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs was not an option with our 4-year old dog. Our Freya had severe Problems with lameness and pain in her left foot. After the Stem cell treatment she is showing no symptoms from her pre-existing condition. We would recommend the treatment to any owner whos dog is suffering from similar problems. Especially to those which have dogs young as our Freya.