Regenerative medicine is a field of treatments to repair and regenerate tissues and organs that have lost function due to disease or injury. It is based on the idea that it is possible to regenerate lost tissues and organs by artificially creating specific tissues and cells using the patient’s own stem cells (the source of all cells) or those from another person and transplanting them.
There are three types of stem cells used in regenerative medicine: somatic stem cells, ES cells, and iPS cells. Among these, somatic stem cells are widely found in our bodies and are the source of cells such as blood, fat, bone, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. Certain types of cells are characterized by the fact that they can only produce specific tissues and cells. Currently, somatic stem cells are most widely used in regenerative medicine, and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in particular are the most popular treatment in Japan, not only for their effectiveness but also for reducing the burden on the patient.
On the other hand, ES cells and iPS cells, also called “pluripotent stem cells,” have the ability to produce various tissues and cells; ES cells can be generated by culturing fertilized eggs, while iPS cells are stem cells artificially generated from body cells. In 2012, Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University, credited with the original development of iPS cells, was awarded the Nobel Prize in recognition of his achievements. In addition, in 2014, the world’s first retinal transplant surgery using tissues made from iPS cells was performed experimentally, and it is expected that the techniques will be applied to a wide range of treatments in the future, but it will take some time for such treatments to be realized.
Regenerative medicine in Japan is evolving in various fields based on the results of global research. In particular, treatments such as cell therapy and tissue engineering are attracting attention. These treatments are selected based on the patient’s symptoms and needs in the pursuit of optimal treatment effects. In regenerative medicine in Japan, physicians provide treatment plans tailored for each patient based on the latest research findings. Our experienced physicians and researchers work together to use cutting-edge technology and innovative treatment methods to support patient health through realistic treatments.
Japanese regenerative medicine is chosen by patients not only in Japan but all over the world thanks to its high therapeutic efficacy and safety. Japan is actively engaging in research and development of regenerative medicine and is demonstrating global leadership.
Regenerative medicine is a treatment method using cells and tissues, and it opens up new treatment avenues for diseases that have been difficult to treat until now. The human body is made up of approximately 60 trillion cells, each of which has a specific role depending on its function, such as muscle or nerve. However, there are special cells that have no fixed role and have the potential to transform into various types of cells.
These are “stem cells. Stem cells” have the ability to repair and regenerate cells and tissues that have lost their original function due to disease. Stem cell regeneration therapy” is a treatment method that take full advantage of this ability.
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Our blood is composed of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) and plasma. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment is a regenerative medicine that uses the function of body cells contained in the blood, such as platelets and white blood cells.
PRP is also attracting attention as a regenerative aesthetic treatment that regenerates the patient’s own tissues and improves appearance conditions such as wrinkles and sagging skin by injecting plasma containing a high concentration of platelets into the skin.
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