What is a stem cell?
A stem cell is a cell that has the ability to divide for indefinite periods, throughout the life of the organism. Under the right conditions or having received the right signals stem cells have the potential to develop into mature cells that have characteristic shapes and specialized functions, such as heart cells, skin cells, or nerve cells.
Why are stem cells so important?
Our cells can be damaged or killed in a result of injury or illness. When it happens, stem cells are activated to repair damaged tissue. They are also involved in the replacement of other cells when they die naturally. Thus, stem cells keep us healthy and prevent our premature aging acting.
What is the therapeutic effect of stem cells?
The therapeutic effect of stem cells is achieved due to their ability to differentiate and transdifferentiate into tissue-specific cells, to fuse with the resident cells, to secrete a wide array of paracrine factors in order to stimulate the survival and functional recovery of the resident cells or to regulate the local microenvironment or immune response.
What cell products do we cultivate?
Mesenchymal stem cells
- MSC (Mesenchymal stem cells) from adipose tissue (allogeneic, autologous)
- MSC from bone marrow (allogeneic, autologous)
- MSC from umbilical cord (allogeneic, autologous)
- MSC from placenta (allogeneic, autologous)
- MSC from endometrium (autologous)
- MSC from dental pulp (allogeneic, autologous)
- MSC-neural crest derivatives (MSC-NCD) from hair follicle (allogeneic, autologous)
Hematopoietic stem cells
- HSC (Hematopoietic stem cells) from bone marrow (allogeneic, autologous)
- HSC from peripheral blood (autologous)
- HSC from umbilical blood (allogeneic, autologous)
- HSC from placenta (allogeneic, autologous)
Fibroblasts
- Dermal fibroblasts (autologous)
- Dermal fibroblasts (autologous) with increased content of myofibroblasts
- Fibroblasts from umbilical cord (allogeneic)
- Fibroblasts from umbilical cord (allogeneic) with increased content of myofibroblasts
- Dermal fibroblasts (autologous) combined with fibroblasts from umbilical cord (allogeneic)
Other types:
- Keratinocytes (autologous)
- Periosteal cells (autologous)
- Autologous mononuclear cells
- Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) from peripheral blood (autologous)
- EPC from cord blood (autologous)
- Bone demineralized chips
My experience with ADONIS was great. It was very helpful to have Iryna help as my coordinator for appointments and any help with translation. I was lucky to find a nice hotel hostel near the clinic (walking distance) in the old town. The drive to the woman’s hospital was fine but a bit far away… –Kyiv is big! (vs. Lviv…) . And thank you for taking me as a patient on short notice.
It was good to have a thorough medical examination and LOTS of blood work (which I hope will not have to be repeated if I come again for a second dose of umbilical stem cells).
The doctors were all professional, educated, and informative.
I hope to see an improvement in my ovarian function in 1-3 months (e.g a return of my menses….) due to peri-menopause.
I would not repeat the injections for the hands/face/decollage as they were a bit painful even with the numbing cream, and perhaps an IV infusion is better…..?
I have not seen an improvement yet….but I hope to….
I would come again for an IV infusion if the cost is not to high…..
Overall a great experience, very professional. The other clinics I contacted in US were more geared towards knee issues and the doctors were not trained ob/gyn’s, despite their stated lower cost…..
Getting thru airport customs is always challenging but as this was my 2nd time in the Ukraine – not to bad…..