As stem cell treatment is being heralded as the possible cure for those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, researchers and specialists in the field have explained how stem cells can go wrong once implanted in the patient’s body. According to a report by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), the fact that stem cells are primitive tissues that have the ability to grow into organs makes them potentially dangerous, if not done correctly.
In our previous article we had explained how stem cells have been engineered to repair degenerated cells of Multiple Sclerosis patients and how, using stem cell treatment, damaged myelin can be repaired. While that might be true, the wicked side of stem cells has now been uncovered, and this can hamper the cure hope for Multiple Sclerosis.
The report describes a kind of organism that has the ability to program stem cells against the recipient’s body. Gobardhan Das of ICGEB explains: “I don’t think it’s unique to mycobacteria, but we’ll have to investigate that further for proof.” He also adds: “It’s the first time that stem cells have been shown to play a role in compromising the body’s defence mechanism. Therefore, targeting these particular stem cells may be a good approach to designing a drug.”
So the fact that stem cell treatment and research are at their early stages is quite clear, as Multiple Sclerosis patients still wait patiently for a cure.
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