Exosomes Sourced From Stem Cells: Learn About This Breakthrough Treatment

The therapeutic potential of stem cells became apparent in the 1980s. Today, stem cells are known for their benefits in treating degenerative diseases. Stem cells and their components are used by forward-thinking physicians in regenerative medicine.

Board-certified orthopedic specialist Bruce Fishman, MD, and the team at Dr. Stem Cell here in Encino, California, use cutting-edge stem cell therapy to treat orthopedic pain. It’s the only therapy capable of healing damaged tissue to provide long-term relief.

If you’re struggling with chronic pain, rely on our team to get you the relief you need so you can enjoy life to the fullest. Here, we provide an overview of the therapeutic benefits of exosomes in this cutting-edge therapy.

What are exosomes? 

Exosomes serve as communication vehicles that transfer bioactive molecules between cells. They’re released by nearly every cell in the body.

They were once thought to function merely as a disposal system for cells. However, new research shows exosomes are far more important. Among their functions, exosomes are shown to mediate communication between cells, transporting vital substances.

Exosomes deliver proteins, growth factors, fatty acids, and nucleic acids that reflect the cell of origin.

Why are exosomes important?

Exosomes released by regenerative cells such as stem cells are powerful drivers of tissue repair and healing. They deliver growth factors and other regenerative substances to cells in a targeted, specific manner. The substances are contained within a membrane that is the same as the origin cell.

This means that exosomes can travel all around the body releasing growth factors and being taken up by recipient cells. This process can be very selective so that only a specific cell type takes up those exosomes. This is key to the benefits of stem cell therapy. 

What is stem cell therapy?

Stem cells are essential to regenerative medicine. These special cells are the body’s raw materials that all other cells come from. Stem cells can develop into many different types of cells. For example, stem cells injected into damaged cartilage can develop into cartilage tissue.

Exosomes released by stem cells play a role in the regenerative benefits of stem cells. For example, exosomes released by heart muscle stem cells activate regenerative signals and help repair cardiac tissue after a heart attack. 

Regenerative treatment for orthopedic pain

Therapy using exosomes sourced from stem cells for orthopedic pain harnesses the power of your body’s natural healing abilities by injecting these cells into a damaged bone, joint, ligament, or cartilage. The therapy reduces inflammation, promotes healing, and helps to create new, healthy tissue.

The goal is to ease your pain and restore function. Stem cell therapy and therapy with exosomes sourced from stem cells can address:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Shoulder bursitis
• Tendinitis
• Rotator cuff injuries

These are just some of the orthopedic conditions stem cell therapy can address; it’s by no means an exhaustive list. Talk to Dr. Fishman to find out if stem cell therapy is an appropriate option for you.

Stem cell therapy is a revolutionary way to treat orthopedic pain. To learn more about how stem cell therapy can help you, call our office to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Fishman, or request an appointment online.