Repairing Ear drums using Stem Cells
Currently, multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a good therapeutic option for the treatment of TMPs because of their self-renewing, and autocrine and paracrine activities. As there are fewer risks of isolation in the use of MSCs for the treatment of TMPs, they are more advantageous for tissue regeneration Blood cells, nerve cells, and cardiomyocytes can differentiate from umbilical cord stem cells. Studies have shown that after transplanting stem cells from autologous cord blood, auditory function is restored in children with acquired sensorineural hearing loss The use of stem cells in cell-based therapy is an emerging concept for the treatment of ear disorders. Tympanic membrane perforation (TMP) and inner ear disorders are some of the most commonly presented otologic disorders that can benefit from advances in cell-based therapy. Studies have already demonstrated that stem cell-based therapy can potentially be an effective treatment modality for acute and chronic TMP. ...