The best results had been obtained when stem cells are administered by 2 different routes: one part of the specimen is infused by IV into the bloodstream to regulate the immunological effects and then a concentrated part of it infused by Intrathecal route to get into the spinal fluid to flow up to the brain and neurons, without the need to cross the brain barrier. Patient wakes up a few minutes after the procedure is finished. After the patient is sedated, an IV will be set and then the procedure of bone marrow aspiration begins. Fasting will enable better tolerance to light anesthesia. Patient is asked to be early morning at the procedure room beforeĪny meal. Since most of the cases of Autism are children, and they are easily scared by needles, a light sedation is recommended. It is very aggressive, the fat layer is thin and risks are higher, therefore adipose tissue is not a preferred choice of stem cell source. Since most patients with autism are children, we do not recommend performing a mini-liposuction in children. Also, if the patient had stored stem cells from the umbilical cord blood when he was born, then it could be a viable source of stem cells for this type of condition.Īdult patients a second option of stem cells therapy is with another good source of stem cells is the adipose tissue. they can regulate the micro-environment in the host tissue. These stem cells possess the ability to differentiate into cells of ectodermal origin, such as neurocytes and they also consist of immune-modulatory characteristics, i.e. The use of autologous stem cells of bone marrow as a source of hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cells has been supported through the evidence collected from research and clinical trials of Autism. Patients treated at ProgenCell have shown beneficial results related to behavior and communication skills. Therefore, stem cell therapy has been used for a variety of autoimmune conditions, such as Scleroderma or Lupus as well as with Multiple Sclerosis that have the combination of neurological and immune components. Because stem cells have immune modulating properties, they can help in the autoimmune process and also stimulate the regeneration of functional neurons. ASD originates from dysfunctional neurons, a decreased blood supply to the affected area of the brain and auto-immune process. Recent studies suggest that ASD may be associated with autoimmune disorders.
The exact cause of ASD is unknown, however there is a theory which states it is a genetic condition. Such patients will often differ in their mannerisms in learning, communicating, and interacting with others. It is now referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as patients who suffer from it manifest a range of symptoms. Autism is a neurological as well as a developmental disorder, hence the symptoms occur early on in childhood, normally appearing in the first three years of life, and last for a lifetime.