Scientists turn body fat into bone to heal spinal fractures
11 days ago
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- Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed a method to repair spinal fractures using stem cells from fat tissue.
- The treatment successfully healed spinal injuries in rats, mimicking osteoporosis-related fractures in humans.
- Stem cells from adipose tissue (ADSCs) were cultivated into spheroids to enhance bone regeneration.
- The study combined ADSC spheroids with β-tricalcium phosphate, improving bone healing and strength in rats.
- The approach is minimally invasive and could offer a safer alternative for treating bone diseases like osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis affects millions, especially in aging populations, and spinal fractures are a common and debilitating consequence.
- The treatment activates genes responsible for bone formation, stimulating natural healing processes.
- The method is simple, effective, and expected to improve patients' quality of life and extend healthy living.