Essential information to understand before considering a stem cell programme.
The idea of restoring the body and slowing ageing has been discussed for a very long time under the umbrella of "cell therapy". It began with the injection of fresh cells taken from sheep embryos — an approach known as Fresh Cell Therapy. Although popular at first, it revealed clear safety and legal limitations, which led to the development of newer and safer approaches using stem cells: cells able to renew themselves and to develop into many different specialised cell types in order to repair and restore the body at a deeper level. Stem cells are now studied and applied across health care, longevity medicine and aesthetics.
Cell therapy is a medical innovation for restoring the body: living, intact cells (fresh cells) or substances extracted from cells are introduced into the body in order to stimulate function and renew cells that have deteriorated through age or illness. The main aim is to slow cellular decline so that the body becomes stronger and healthier — not to replace conventional medical treatment.
Cell therapy has developed into several different forms, which differ significantly in evidence, safety profile and regulatory status.
The earliest form of cell therapy (early twentieth century), injecting fresh cells from sheep or cattle embryos into the body in the belief that living, healthy cells would effectively renew deteriorated ones. It was once very popular in Germany and several other countries, but was later found to lack reliable research evidence and medical endorsement, and to carry safety and legal restrictions. It is no longer widely used today.
Restoring the body using human stem cells extracted from umbilical cord tissue, adipose tissue, blood, bone marrow or teeth. It relies on their ability to divide and multiply over long periods and to develop into different specialised cell types, helping to renew and stimulate the function of cells in the body. Stem cells are now widely applied in health restoration, aesthetics and longevity medicine, although their use remains under continued research into deeper questions of safety and effectiveness.
This approach does not use living cells directly. It uses exosomes — nano-scale biological particles released by stem cells that carry proteins, enzymes and other biomolecules. Delivered into the skin, they act as messengers between cells, helping to stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation and strengthen the skin from within. They are popular in aesthetics for improving skin quality and reducing the look of wrinkles and dark spots.
Stem cells are immature cells that do not yet have the specific role carried by other cells in the body, and they have two essential properties: self-renewal and differentiation.
In theory, stem cells are seen as the body's template cells, ready to develop into specialised cells when stimulated and to replace older cells that have deteriorated, so that the body can repair itself and return to its normal state. These properties are why stem cells are applied so widely — in medicine, in health care and in longevity and aesthetic medicine.
Because a number of questions still await research results, general medicine holds varying opinions about medical applications. The present situation therefore remains a transitional period in judging how worthwhile the benefits of stem cell use are.
Two properties define a stem cell and explain why it is studied in regenerative medicine.
Stem cells can continuously produce new unspecialised stem cells over long periods. They therefore remain fresh cells, held in reserve and ready for the body to use whenever repair is required.
When the body needs to repair or renew worn tissue, stem cells can change into specialised cell types such as blood cells, skin cells, nerve cells, muscle cells, cartilage cells and fat cells.
Stem cells come from several different origins, and each type has its own characteristics and potential. The choice therefore depends on the objective of each individual.
Human stem cells from another person — a young donor — screened rigorously for quality and safety so the cells obtained are safe and effective. The most popular source is umbilical cord tissue; cells can also be collected from adipose tissue, blood, placental blood, bone marrow and teeth. The advantages of this type are that the cells closely resemble those in the human body, are young and have not mutated. It suits people who want to restore strength and youthfulness, particularly in older age groups.
Stem cells from an embryo at the blastocyst stage, four to seven days after fertilisation. This type has high potential: it can divide without limit and is ready to transform into every cell type in the body. However, its use may still carry ethical debate and legal restrictions that must be considered carefully.
The concept of using MSC that have been developed to be specific to, or targeted at, a particular organ — cartilage, heart, liver or the nervous system — so that restoration and treatment can be as effective as possible. This type represents hope for future medical use, but requires further research and development.
Stem cells from the person receiving care, usually collected from blood, bone marrow and adipose tissue. The advantage is good compatibility with the body, reducing the chance of rejection reactions and side effects, with faster recovery.
Cell therapy and stem cells are currently applied in many ways — in regenerative medicine, in longevity medicine and in aesthetics. Individual suitability is always decided by a physician.
Stem cells have the property of repairing and renewing worn tissue such as muscle and blood vessels, as well as important organs in the body, so that they can function effectively again.
Stem cells are applied to skin and aesthetic care, helping to slow skin ageing, soften the appearance of fine lines and restore skin condition from within.
Stem cells also have a role in stimulating the hair follicle, helping to reduce hair loss and thinning so that hair becomes stronger and fuller again.
There are ongoing efforts to apply stem cells medically to help restore deteriorated joints or cartilage, and to repair damage to the nervous system. This may benefit people with joint degeneration or chronic injuries that have not responded to medication or other forms of treatment. It remains an area of active medical research and is considered case by case alongside standard care.
Stem cells attract wide interest because of their prominent ability to renew and repair cells at a deep level, as follows.
A passage is the number of times cultured stem cells have been transferred to a new vessel in the laboratory so that the cells can continue to divide effectively.
However, as the passage number rises it may affect quality and the characteristics of the cells can change. Most physicians therefore recommend using stem cells with a low passage (P3-P5), which tend to produce better results than high-passage cells because they retain a good ability to divide and adapt, and can develop fully into other specialised cell types.
The passage used in any programme is a laboratory and clinical decision, reviewed by the physician alongside the source material and the plan of care.
Quality is not a single number. It is the combination of the source material, the laboratory process and the medical review behind every programme.
In general, the use of stem cells is considered safe when carried out under the supervision of a specialist physician, using cells from a quality, standard-compliant source that has been properly verified.
Risk may increase if uncertified stem cells are used, if care is delivered in a facility that does not meet standards, or if the person performing it is not a physician with specific experience — which may lead to complications such as inflammation and severe infection, or results that do not match expectations.
A stem cell programme is a supportive approach that helps restore and rebalance the body. It is not a direct cure for disease and cannot replace standard medical treatment. Outcomes are not guaranteed and differ between individuals.
Stem cell procedures are complex and require high precision, so care should be received only at a standard-compliant clinic with complete medical equipment, using good-quality stem cells at an appropriate passage level, under the close supervision of specialist physicians.
General information only. Your own protocol is set by the physician who supervises your care.
Assessment does not mean a programme is suitable. It means a physician will review whether it could be appropriate for you.
General guidance only. Your own instructions are given by your physician and depend on your individual medical assessment.
Cell therapy began with Fresh Cell Therapy, injecting fresh cells from animal embryos directly into the body. Although it was once widely popular, it later gained no acceptance in modern medicine because it lacked reliable supporting evidence and carried safety and legal restrictions.
It therefore developed into the use of stem cells, which can divide and change into specialised cells, helping to repair and restore the body more deeply. They are applied to health, longevity and aesthetics, and come in several types such as human stem cells, embryonic stem cells, organ-specific MSC and autologous stem cells.
Stem cell care nevertheless remains under further study to confirm its safety and effectiveness. It is also a complex procedure requiring high precision, so care should be received only at a standard-compliant clinic with complete medical equipment, using good-quality stem cells at an appropriate passage level, under the close supervision of specialist physicians.
At LINNA Clinic every stem cell programme begins with a medical assessment, so the plan reflects your health, your goals and a realistic view of what a regenerative programme can and cannot do.
Stem cell programmes require individual medical assessment. Suitability, treatment planning and expected outcomes may vary between individuals.
Programs
Cellular foundation
Joint & cartilage関節と軟骨のシステム
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Circulation血管と循環のシステム
ระบบหลอดเลือดเป็นหนึ่งในโครงสร้างสำคัญของร่างกาย ทำหน้าที่ในการลำเลียงเลือด ออกซิเจน และสารอาหารไปหล่อเลี้ยงอวัยวะต่างๆ เพื่อให้ร่างกายทำงานได้เป็นปกติ แต่เมื่ออายุมากขึ้นและปัจจัยกระตุ้นบางอย่าง อาจทำให้ระบบหล…
Neural network脳と神経のシステム
ระบบประสาท ( Nervous system) เป็นหนึ่งในระบบที่มีความสำคัญอย่างยิ่งของร่างกาย มีหน้าที่หลักในการควบคุมการทำงานของอวัยวะ และระบบต่างๆ ให้อยู่ในภาวะสมดุลและสามารถทำงานได้ตามปกติ อย่างไรก็ตาม ระบบประสาทอาจได้รับผล…
The Science
メセンキマル幹細胞は多様な特殊細胞へ分化できるため、LINNAのすべての再生プログラムの基盤となっています。
すべてのプログラムは管理された医療プロセスの下で行われ、細胞は基準に適合したラボで調製されます。
既製のプログラムはありません。医師が既往歴と検査結果を確認した上で個別プランを設計します。
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Patient Journey
医師と目標・既往歴・適応を確認します。
個別プランに必要な診察と検査を行います。
医師が細胞パスウェイ、回数、期間を設計します。
管理された医療環境で、監督下に治療を行います。
医療チームと継続的に経過を確認し、プランを調整します。
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