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Mesenchymal stem cells in treating autism: Novel insights

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by dysfunctions in social interactions, abnormal to absent verbal communication, restricted interests, and repetitive stereotypic verbal and non-verbal behaviors, influencing the ability to relate to and communicate. The core symptoms of ASDs concern the cognitive, emotional, and neurobehavioural domains. The prevalence of autism appears to be increasing at an alarming rate, yet there is a lack of effective and definitive pharmacological options. This has created an increased sense of urgency, and the need to identify novel therapies. Given the growing awareness of immune dysregulation in a significant portion of the autistic population, cell therapies have been proposed and applied to ASDs. In particular, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess the immunological properties which make them promising candidates in regenerative medicine. MSC therapy may be applicable to several diseases associated with inflammation and tissue damage, where subsequent regeneration and repair is necessary. MSCs could exert a positive effect in ASDs through the following mechanisms: stimulation of repair in the damaged tissue, e.g., inflammatory bowel disease; synthesizing and releasing anti-inflammatory cytokines and survival-promoting growth factors; integrating into existing neural and synaptic network, and restoring plasticity. The paracrine mechanisms of MSCs show interesting potential in ASD treatment. Promising and impressive results have been reported from the few clinical studies published to date, although the exact mechanisms of action of MSCs in ASDs to restore functions are still largely unknown. The potential role of MSCs in mediating ASD recovery is discussed in light of the newest findings from recent clinical studies.

Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24772244/

dnamicx

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Re: Mesenchymal stem cells in treating autism: Novel insights

I had researched this topic before. I met with two different clinics, one in Sweden and one in Türkiye. I chose Türkiye because it was more affordable for my financial situation. We have truly seen the effects on my son. They gave him exosomes in two ways: IV and IT. I can see that his awareness has changed. For example, when I say 'keys', he now picks up the car keys from the table. He never used to listen to us before. Hopefully, as long as we are able, we will take him to get stem cell treatment every few years. 

topic: https://eapsn.org/viewtopic.php?id=3

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capcup

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Re: Mesenchymal stem cells in treating autism: Novel insights

I had researched this topic before. I met with two different clinics, one in Sweden and one in Türkiye. I chose Türkiye because it was more affordable for my financial situation. We have truly seen the effects on my son. They gave him exosomes in two ways: IV and IT. I can see that his awareness has changed. For example, when I say 'keys', he now picks up the car keys from the table. He never used to listen to us before. Hopefully, as long as we are able, we will take him to get stem cell treatment every few years. 

topic: https://eapsn.org/viewtopic.php?id=3

Can you give me the details of this treatment you mentioned?

rodriguez

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Registered: 2025-05-28

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Re: Mesenchymal stem cells in treating autism: Novel insights

Voy a investigar este artículo.

capcup

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Registered: 2025-05-21

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Re: Mesenchymal stem cells in treating autism: Novel insights

I had researched this topic before. I met with two different clinics, one in Sweden and one in Türkiye. I chose Türkiye because it was more affordable for my financial situation. We have truly seen the effects on my son. They gave him exosomes in two ways: IV and IT. I can see that his awareness has changed. For example, when I say 'keys', he now picks up the car keys from the table. He never used to listen to us before. Hopefully, as long as we are able, we will take him to get stem cell treatment every few years. 

topic: https://eapsn.org/viewtopic.php?id=3

I got the contact information of two clinics from you. Sweden is expensive and Swedish doctors are not as experienced as Turkish doctors. But I am hesitant about going to Türkiye. I know nothing will happen but I am still hesitant.