Stem cells renew themselves even without cellular activity and give rise to cells that can be used in the treatment of diseases such as leukemia. Stem cell banks have been around since the 90s, but it is also possible store stem cells from milk teeth. Find out about the advantages and where the service is available here.
Are baby tooth stem cells more powerful?
They are considered stronger because they are immunocompatible, that is, they can be used by the donor and also by first-degree relatives. At stem-cells do dente de leite become others capable of recovering bones, cartilage and muscle, heart, skin and ocular surface tissues.
Biotechnologist Nelson Lizier explains that there is research on the use of these cells in the treatment of corneal injuries and also for bone grafts. There are also animal studies to analyze the ability of cells to renew themselves as insulin producers and in new neurons.
How it works?
Cells are extracted from the pulp of the tooth, the procedure is performed by a dentist in the phase of changing teeth, between 5 and 12 years. After collection, tests are carried out to verify the capacity and plurality of material renewal. O storage of milk tooth stem cells it is inside tubes in liquid nitrogen at -196º.
How much?
Companies that offer the service of cryopreservation, freezing these cells, charge an average of R$2 at the time of contracting, plus R$400 for collection, multiplication and storage.
it's not a miracle
Although the stem cells from milk teeth are effective, research is still in its infancy and companies cannot promise a cure, according to Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency). Another care is in relation to laboratories, if the cells are stored at a temperature above -196º they will lose their usefulness.
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Text written by Sumaia de Santana Salgado from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team
