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As we age, our bodies and brains undergo changes, leading to slowed movements, cognitive decline, and other age-related challenges. At Happy Valley, we’re dedicated to exploring innovative therapies that can help maintain and restore brain health.
Neurodegeneration, the progressive loss of neurons, is a natural part of aging. However, it can also contribute to serious conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and Parkinson’s disease (PD). These conditions share common features, including abnormal protein folding, oxidative stress, and inflammation, which disrupt brain function.
The Challenges of Conventional Treatments:
Current treatments for age-related cognitive decline primarily rely on medications, which can have limited effectiveness and significant side effects. While lifestyle modifications play a role, more robust interventions are often needed.
The Regenerative Potential of UC-MSCs:
Stem cell therapy, particularly with umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs), offers a promising approach to combat brain aging.
Why UC-MSCs?
- They can differentiate into various cell types, including neurons.
- They possess anti-inflammatory properties.
- They promote tissue repair and regeneration.
- They multiply rapidly.
- They have a low risk of triggering immune responses.
- They are collected non-invasively.
UC-MSCs and Brain Aging:
Research indicates that UC-MSCs and their derived exosomes can:
- Protect against vascular dementia by restoring synaptic function, reducing inflammation, and promoting neuron growth.
- Potentially slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease by replacing lost dopamine-producing cells.
- Protect against oxidative stress and cell senescence, key factors in brain aging.
- Enhance activity in the hippocampus, the brain’s memory and learning center.
Happy Valley's Approach:
At Happy Valley, we believe in proactive, personalized care that addresses the root causes of age-related cognitive decline. UC-MSC therapy offers a unique opportunity to revitalize the aging brain and improve quality of life.
By harnessing the regenerative potential of UC-MSCs, we aim to provide innovative therapies that promote brain health and empower individuals to maintain cognitive function as they age.
Works Cited:
- How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking. (2023, June 27). National Institute on Aging.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/brain-health/how-aging-brain-affects-thinking - Chen, L., Jiao, J., & Zhang, Y. (2022). Therapeutic approaches for improving cognitive function in the aging brain. Frontiers in neuroscience, 16, 1060556.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2022.1060556 - Jones D, Wagers A. 2008. No place like home: anatomy and function of the stem cell niche. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 9, 11–21. https://www.nature.com/articles/nrm2319
- Stem Cell Basics | STEM Cell Information. National Institutes of Health.
https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/stc-basics - Stem Cells: Types, What They Are & What They Do. Cleveland Clinic.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24892-stem-cells - Liu, Z., Cheng, L., Zhang, L., Shen, C., Wei, S., Wang, L., … & Zhang, X. (2024). Emerging role of mesenchymal stem cells-derived extracellular vesicles in vascular dementia. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 16, 1329357.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1329357 - Nguyen, H., Zarriello, S., Coats, A., Nelson, C., Kingsbury, C., Gorsky, A., Rajani, M., Neal, E. G., & Borlongan, C. V. (2019). Stem cell therapy for neurological disorders: A focus on aging. Neurobiology of disease, 126, 85–104.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2018.09.011 - Zhang, X., Liu, T., Hou, X. et al. Exosomes secreted by mesenchymal stem cells delay brain aging by upregulating SIRT1 expression.
Sci Rep 13, 13213 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40543-5
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