{"id":32410,"date":"2024-03-25T11:20:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T11:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/?p=32410"},"modified":"2025-08-08T16:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:42:21","slug":"stem-cells-fast-track-time-it-takes-diabetic-wounds-to-heal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2024\/03\/stem-cells-fast-track-time-it-takes-diabetic-wounds-to-heal\/","title":{"rendered":"Stem Cells &#8216;Fast-Track&#8217; Time it Takes Diabetic Wounds to Heal, Researchers Find"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new study published in the journal <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns &amp; Trauma <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has found that the application of stem cells promotes the repair of diabetic wounds. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/burnstrauma\/article\/doi\/10.1093\/burnst\/tkae001\/7616747#443548112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[1]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affecting nearly 1 in 10 adults worldwide, diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most prevalent and widespread causes of global public health concern. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/burnstrauma\/article\/doi\/10.1093\/burnst\/tkae001\/7616747#443548112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[2]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with causing high blood sugar levels, diabetes can lead to comorbidities that can drastically affect and complicate diabetes sufferers\u2019 quality of life and health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, are the leading cause of such complications, which can result in disability and even, in some cases, mortality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetic wounds heal more slowly because normal cellular processes are interrupted by high glucose levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One important cellular process that high glucose particularly affects is autophagy, the process by which damaged cells are broken down by the body and recycled towards other areas of cellular repair. Autophagy plays a pivotal role in the healing process. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8847901\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[3]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the team at Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University found was that the application of exosomes from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved the healing process of wounds in diabetic mice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They observed the exosomes upregulating the autophagy flux, meaning increased epidermal cell proliferation and migration, promoting healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings are highly promising, suggesting that mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomes have the potential to reduce the risks posed by diabetic wounds and speed up the recovery process for those who suffer from them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently 50%-70% of all amputations are for diabetic foot ulcers. Depending on further findings, the use of stem cells in the treatment of diabetic wounds like foot ulcers may even mean an end for drastic last resort measures, such as amputation. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30342131\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[4]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know more about the potential of stem cells and about how to privately store the mesenchymal stem cells from your baby\u2019s umbilical cord and placenta, download our FREE Info Kit below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>References<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/burnstrauma\/article\/doi\/10.1093\/burnst\/tkae001\/7616747#443548112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[1] <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haiyue Ren, Peng Su, Feng Zhao, Qiqi Zhang, Xing Huang, Cai He, Quan Wu, Zitong Wang, Jiajie Ma, Zhe Wang, Adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes promote skin wound healing in diabetic mice by regulating epidermal autophagy, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns &amp; Trauma<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Volume 12, 2024, tkae001, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/burnst\/tkae001<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/burnstrauma\/article\/doi\/10.1093\/burnst\/tkae001\/7616747#443548112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[2] <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haiyue Ren, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">et al<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">., Adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes promote skin wound healing in diabetic mice by regulating epidermal autophagy, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns &amp; Trauma<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Volume 12, 2024, tkae001, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/burnst\/tkae001<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8847901\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[3] <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ren H, Zhao F, Zhang Q, Huang X, Wang Z. Autophagy and skin wound healing. Burns Trauma. 2022 Feb 16;10:tkac003. doi: 10.1093\/burnst\/tkac003. PMID: 35187180; PMCID: PMC8847901.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30342131\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[4] <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vijayakumar V, Samal SK, Mohanty S, Nayak SK. Recent advancements in biopolymer and metal nanoparticle-based materials in diabetic wound healing management. Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Feb 1;122:137-148. doi: 10.1016\/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.120. Epub 2018 Oct 18. 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[1] Affecting nearly 1 in 10 adults worldwide, diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most prevalent and widespread causes of global public health concern. [2] Along with causing high blood [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32413,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Most people know what it\u2019s like to feel sadness. But when feeling down persists for weeks, or even months, it can be a sign of a mental health condition, like depression.<\/p><p>Although today people are well versed and more understanding of depression, some sufferers still find it difficult to find treatments.<\/p><h3>What is depression?<\/h3><p>Depression is a common mental health condition. It is characterised by low mood, feelings of hopelessness, losing interest in things which previously brought a sense of enjoyment, and feeling tearful.<\/p><p>Depression can also manifest in physical ways. Sleeping poorly, feeling tired, experiencing aches, pains, a diminished appetite, and decreased libido can all be impacts of depression. The symptoms range from mild to severe. In mild cases, a persistent low mood may be the cause, while severe cases may result in suicidal feelings or a desire to self harm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/\">[1]<\/a>.<\/p><p>Sometimes the causes of depression can be obvious, such as a bereavement or a traumatic event. Other times there might be no known cause, although family history could be the reason. Whatever the reason, once a person has identified they may be depressed, they should go and see their GP.<\/p><h3>What treatments are available?<\/h3><p>There are a plethora of treatments for depression that a doctor can prescribe, from talking therapies to pharmaceutical medications to exercise and more. Sometimes the GP may recommend one treatment or a combination of treatments but they will help support patients and signpost them to services which can bolster their support network.<\/p><p>The good news is that depression is among the most treatable mental health disorders.\u00a0 Between 80% and 90% percent of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. Almost all patients gain some relief from their symptoms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/depression\/what-is-depression#:~:text=Depression%20is%20among%20the%20most,some%20relief%20from%20their%20symptoms.\">[2]<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Treatment Resistant Depression<\/h3><p>For those with major depressive disorder, however, treatment can be harder to find. With up to one third of adults with the condition failing to respond to treatment, new avenues and treatments are being sought.<\/p><p>\u201cAlthough there is some disagreement as to how to define treatment-resistant depression, a patient is generally considered to have it if the individual hasn\u2019t responded to adequate doses of two different antidepressants taken for a sufficient duration of time, which is usually six weeks,\u201d explains Jaskaran Singh, M.D., Senior Director of Neuroscience, Janssen Pharmaceuticals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnj.com\/health-and-wellness\/4-facts-about-treatment-resistant-depression\">[3]<\/a>.<\/p><p>The theory that depression may have causes currently unknown by scientists is one theory researchers are exploring to try and combat resistance to treatment.<\/p><p>\u201cOne of the more modern theories is that depression creates inflammation in the brain, or that inflammation in the brain creates depression. Traditional antidepressants only affect neurotransmitters, so this may be why some patients don\u2019t respond to them.\u201d\u00a0 says Alexander Papp, M.D., a psychiatrist at UC San Diego Health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnj.com\/health-and-wellness\/4-facts-about-treatment-resistant-depression\">[4]<\/a>.<\/p><p>Whether or not this is the case, researchers are still trying to find solutions to Treatment Resistant Depression.<\/p><h3>The Potential of Cord Blood Therapy<\/h3><p>One study using umbilical cord blood cells delivered promising results. The study administered concentrated umbilical cord blood cells at a dose of 250 million cells via weekly injections over 4 weeks with 1 week intervals, to women who suffered with Treatment Resistant Depression.\u00a0 The results were tested against a control group who received a placebo.<\/p><p>The study found that the therapeutic potential of umbilical cord blood cell concentrate can be used to overcome treatment resistance formed in depressive patients <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7087609\/\">[5]<\/a>. Other studies have also found that cellular therapies may have a role in combating Treatment Resistant Depression <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1999-4923\/15\/3\/814\">[6]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8474995\/\">[7]<\/a>.<\/p><p>These studies give hope for finding new treatments. With the help of umbilical cord blood cells, those suffering from Treatment Resistant Depression may one day find relief from the debilitating illness affecting their day to day lives.<\/p><p>If you think you may be suffering from depression please speak to your GP.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Organisations who can help if you need someone to talk to:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Samaritans: Call 116 123 - It\u2019s FREE and available 24\/7<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Shout 85258: text SHOUT to 85258 - It\u2019s FREE and available 24\/7<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>CALM: Call 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecalmzone.net\/get-support#open-calmbot\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,9287,87,9280],"tags":[9252,9272,9248,9261],"class_list":["post-32410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-diabetes","category-stem-cell-news","category-stem-cell-therapies","tag-blog","tag-diabetes","tag-stem-cell-therapy","tag-trial"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32410"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38455,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32410\/revisions\/38455"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}