In searching for ways to heal and repair the body without surgery, regenerative medicine has become the new frontier. The more scientists learn about the different types of stem cells – from embryos, umbilical cords, or adult bone marrow – and their potential to develop into different types of cells in the body, the greater the drive to learn new ways to harness these remarkable cells to promote rapid, safe, and natural healing.
And it is through that research scientists have uncovered a potentially powerful byproduct of stem cells called Exosomes. These tiny bubbles released from stem cells seem to provide an exciting new range of promise and powerful benefits.
As Chicagoland’s leader in regenerative therapies, OrthoGen Clinics is committed to providing our patients with the latest and most effective treatments in the field. This is why we now offer Exosome therapy at all locations.
The Potential of Exosomes
While they are not cells (an Exosome is about 1/1000th the size of a cell), they are the purest form of cellular therapy available in many ways. Their specific function is cell signaling and communication. In essence, the Exosomes provide the “signals” to activate the body’s natural healing therapies and its own natural regenerative cell response.
Exosomes are extracted from donated human mesenchymal cells and then purified using proprietary processing (a reminder, Mesenchymal Cells or MCSs are cells with a high capacity for self-renewal and, thus, the enormous therapeutic potential for tissue repair). Because Exosomes are stem cell-derived, they bring a vast array of growth factors that help to stimulate a series of processes in the overall cascade of healing. For example, it is estimated that Exosomes contain nearly three times the amount of growth factors as an adult stem cell. More growth factors, of course, mean a better ability to restore and revitalize target cells.
As a result, Exosome Therapy can be extremely effective in treating osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal injuries. In addition, it can work to restore cells throughout your body and enhance cell-to-cell communication, which is essential to stimulate healing.
Exosome solutions also contain valuable lipids, messenger RNA, micro-RNA, signaling cytokines, and proteins. All valuable elements in helping the body heal.
Exosomes and Stem Cells Together
Exosomes can also work in many ways to complement the many benefits of stem cell therapies.
Remember, stem cells are a particular type of cell found in the body. They’re unique because they can become any type of cell, and they naturally move to the damaged area to enhance the process of natural healing. But the natural aging process and other external factors can sometimes inhibit your cell’s ability to communicate and, as a result, limit the benefits of stem cell therapy.
In those cases, Exosomes can improve communication between cells and reinvigorate the healing process. Exosomes can also provide additional information from younger cells that your body needs to heal.
OrthoGen is Dedicated to Non-Invasive, Non-Surgical Pain Relief
Getting out from under the pain and strain of your injury doesn’t mean having to go under the knife. The experienced physicians and teams at OrthoGen Clinics are the leaders in regenerative therapies. Our staff is dedicated to helping you get back to doing what you love safer and faster without the expense, downtime, and recovery of surgery. Contact us today to learn more about how regenerative medicine and Exosome Therapies for your condition!