India Launched First Stem Cell Transplant Centre to Cure Killer Diseases
India’s first stem cell transplant center opened Wednesday in Chennai, capital of south Indian state Tamil Nadu, Indo-Asian News Service reported.
Killer diseases like leukaemia, stroke, diabetes and crippling spinal cord injuries could soon be treated at the country’s first stem cell transplant centre. The center will be put into operation in Chennai by the end of this year.
Patients suffering from haematological and oncological ailments would be treated first using stem cells from various sources — adult bone marrow, umblical cord blood and peripheral blood.
LifeCell, a stem cell banking and research company in India, launched the center with the US-based Cryo-Cell Inc.
The company has invested $4 million to set up the transplant centre at the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre of Excellence.
Stem cells, obtained from cord blood cells during the childbirth, has the potential to cure over 75 diseases that humansface today as they can be used to repair specific tissues, according to researchers.
“In India the concept of preserving the stem cell is gradually gaining momentum and the potential for this is huge,” said Prasad Mangipudi, vice president (marketing) of LifeCell.
LifeCell has 18 stem cell collection centers across the country,which have collected 3,600 samples so far. And it plans to increase the number to 31 by March 2009.
“Stem cells have the potential to cure diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart attack, Parkinson’s and many other ailments that can cost human life,” said Anthony Finch, Cryo-Cell chief scientific officer.
According to Anthony Finch, Cryo-Cell chief scientific officer, Indians are gradually learning about its need and potential butthey need proper education on the benefits of stem cell and proper regulation to prevent it from being corrupted.
October 17th, 2006 at 3:15 pm
I am a suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and wonder if stem cells could help me. Contact no: 01895 678008 (uk)
October 18th, 2006 at 3:34 am
We are an NGO enabling kids with cancer. There is a family here in Delhi who would like to examine Stem Cell for their little girl 11 years old who has AML, and has relapsed 6 months after treatment.
Pl could you tell us whom to contact for further details about the Centre and Stem Cell Transplant options. Who should we contact?
Poonam Bagai
President CanKids…KidsCan
D 7/7 Vasant Vihar
New DELHI 110057
January 12th, 2007 at 1:13 am
We are offering Autologous(Same person) stem cell therapy in Lifeline Hospitals Chennai for HEART DISEASES,NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING SPINAL PARALYSIS, LIVER DISEASES AND CANCER.
For further info pl contact
PH:0091-44-42454545
Mob:0091-9840955600
website:stemcell-india.com
e-mail:ravi63_in@yahoo.com
July 19th, 2007 at 8:49 am
We want to try stem cell therapy for our four years old cp affected son.His is a moderately affected category.He couldn’t talk and walk only with support.He is having seizure daily when he is going to sleep and awakenig from sleep.Our neurologist says that the stem cell therapy is only in research stages.Anyway we want to try out.Who should we contact? We are residing at Chennai.
August 4th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Could you please let me know if the stem cell would help improve the autistic child. I need some advice on what’s the best medicine or ways to imporve the brain. Have you heard of RG14 Formula: each 5ml vial comprises 400mg of RNA(Ribonucleic Acid) from Container wall, Brain cells, Hypothalamus, Hypophyse, Thalamus, Heart, Liver, Spleen, Ovary, Placenta, Embryo, DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)from Yeast. *Fetal Sheep Cells Origin. Do you think this would help improve of memory & recall - ability? Please advise.
Thanks,
Bee
August 4th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Need to know if Diabetes can be cured using stem cells,i am not on insulin,but take medicines to control my sugar levels.
Thanks
August 14th, 2007 at 4:04 am
Please let us know the cost of autologous stem cell thrapy.
Urgent.
I am a Sri Lankan.
Thanking You
Harsha
October 1st, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Dear sir,
I have a boy child of 5 yaers having delayed milestone and history of seizures since born.i want to know if fetal stem cell therapy is possible at the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre of Excellence,Chennai,India or at any other place in India.
I have done corresponndance with us based Medrainc which is as under for your information.
Medrainc@aol.com wrote:
Dear Hritik:
Thank you for your inquiry. Please let me know who referred you?
Fetal stem cell therapy would be beneficial for your child. We have previously treated patients suffering from seizures with positive results.
This treatment is a transplantation of human fetal stem cells. We use pure human fetal stem cells, both hematopoietic pluripotent stem cells (administered intravenously) and neuronal stem cells (administered subcutaneously). There are no known negative side effects. We do not use umbilical cord blood or expanded cord blood.
November 26th, 2007 at 7:46 am
I am a qualified Physical Therapist with over 20 years of work experience. I need to know how stem cell transplant will help patients with Meningepmyeloceole or Brachial Plexus Injury? How long does one have to wait for the nerves to regenerate?
Any feedback will be valuable.
Regards
May 4th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I would like very much to know if my mother who suffers from parkinsons disease can be helped with Stem Cell treatment … the websites in China claim to have made remarkable breakthroughs in this field … I wonder if I could have her treated in India instead and help her in any way …I would have no hesitation in travelling to Chennai and meeting any doctor for a personal consultation in this regard …
Thanks ,,, and hope for a favourable reply soon
May 9th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Mr Advani
India has made remarkable developments in this field. In Karnataka only, some Institutes are conducting this type of treatments. For detail information, kindly consult a doctor.
May 13th, 2008 at 5:14 am
I am suffering from demeylination (MS)at the spinal cord and probably at the cerebellum menifested as loss of control over the bladder / bowel,difficulties in walking (gait)and balance problem.
Can the stem cell therapy help me regain those abnormalities mentioned ?Is this therapy still in the clinical trial stage ?
Regards,
Bibekananda Hota
Qtr No.D-50,Hindalco Colony
Hirakud,Sambalpur 768 016
PH:0663-3208345
MOB:09438401228
May 15th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Dear sir
I \\\’d like to ask u about the stem cell therapy.My father is paraplegic since 10 months after removing an abseis from T8 & T9 .He is a diabetic.
He can\\\’t walk,there is bladder disorder,and loss of sensation from his waist.Doctors thinks that he will improve by time.Actually there is very slow improvement since then as he can slightly move push down his legs & move his small toes.
Please We need ur help,Can the stemcells therapy be useful 4 him… Who is more proffesional in this therapy and where can we go???
Plz answer
Thanks 4 ur help
Regards
Dina
Cairo,Egypt
0105750082
June 10th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
sir,
stem cell treatment can help for muscular distrophy people. if yes please tell me about this.
thank you,
c.bala subra manian.
11.6.08
June 14th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Please let me know whwther you are transplanting stem cells for DMD. I want to refer a case to you .
regards
Dr.waliuddin Mohammed
Maaden
June 27th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
sir,
i want to know about stem cells in relation to periodontal regeneration. are there any researches going on them in india?
July 5th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Very good news for all.But i want the full detail about th hospital and contact address of the hospital.for my friends treatment i ask this..
Regards
July 13th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
DEAR DR.
I HAVE A CHILD WHO RECEIVED A BRACHIAL PLEXIS INJURY AT BIRTH. SHE HAS RECEIVED TWO SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND EXPECTS TO HAVE MORE IN THE FUTURE. I WANTED TO KNOW IF STEM CELLS CAN HELP WITH HER INJURY.
July 18th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Dear Dr.
My mother has been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimers and is 60 yrs old. Has there been any success with Stem Cell therapy on this disease ? If so where can we get it done ?
July 19th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Hello
My 38-year old brother has been diagnosed with M.S. his symptoms are major fatigue loss of sense in the left leg and pain. Can stem cell therapy help to treat his disease? How should we proceed? Please advise.
Best regards,
Ellie
July 19th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Hello
My brother is 37 years old and has been diagnosed with M.S. He has trouble walking, is in constant pain and has major fatigue. Can stem cell therapy help treat his disease? We are willing to travel to India and meet with whomever necessary.
Thank you.
Ellie Bani
August 16th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Dear Sir,My Son is suffering from Muscular Dystrophy.He is 7 years old.
Is there any solution of this problem.If yes than please tell me.
September 1st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I want stem cell treatment for my 11 months daughter whose brain got severely damaged due to Meningitis. She has just begun her life and now the life promises nothing for her. We have read a lot about stem cell treatment on internet.I wonder if it is possible to have this treatment here in India for damaged brain. Also is it possible to treat a baby as young as my daughter with this therapy.
Any feedback will be valuable for me.
Best Regards
September 13th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
We are offering referral for patients for Stem Cell Induction Therapy at Chennai for Heart Diseases, Neurological Problems, Spinal Cord Patalysis, Liver Diseases and Cancer treatments.
Contact us at
September 18th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Hi this is sohail i want to know if chronic renal failure is treatable with stem cells or atlast partially improved to come off hemodialysis.