Cell Therapy: Hype or Hope
Sorapop Kiatpongsan MD*, Kamthorn Pruksananonda MD*, Yuen Tannirandorn MD*
Affiliation : * Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Cell therapy is a promising therapeutic tool for the next decade. It has a potential to cure a number of chronic diseases and conditions related to aging processes or degenerative changes. In addition, it could be used to replace cells and tissues in injured organs. Furthermore, it may provide a novel approach to congenital anomalies and genetic disorders where current therapeutic options are limited. However, many crucial questions need answers to ensure a safe, effective and successful solution in the field of cell therapy. In Thailand, innovative knowledge and expertise in stem cell biology and technology are required as the key elements to make cell therapy a “real” hope.
Keywords : Cell therapy, Stem cells, Aging, Congenital anomalies, Genetic disorders, Thailand
