What are mesenchymal stem cells?

Mesenchymal stem cells are adult stem cells isolated from different sources that can differentiate into other types of cells. In humans, these sources include; bone marrow, fat (adipose tissue), umbilical cord tissue (Wharton’s Jelly) or amniotic fluid (the fluid surrounding a fetus).
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), or stromal stem cells, can differentiate into many different types of cells within the body, including:
Bone cells
Cartilage
Muscle cells
Neural cells
Skin cells
Corneal cells
We all have Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are primarily found in the bone marrow of every person and remain dormant until called upon to promote healing within the body. They age as we age, and their number and effectiveness decreases over the years.
The medical community has known of the existence of MSCs since the late 19th century. However, it has only been with recent advancements that physicians have been able to activate and supplement these cells to treat a variety of conditions.
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Does this treatment get people walking again

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It depends on what affects the ability of them to walk. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are basically cells that can create new variation cells such as neuron cells or muscle tissue cells. If the reason of the lack of movement depends on Parkinson's Disease, a disease that happens because of the lack of dopaminergic cells. Using MSCs and 'forcing' them to turn into dopaminergic stem cells can reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
If a person loses his legs because of a car crash, it becomes a little difficult but there is a possibility that MSCs or any other stem cells could help them. After all, there are evidences that we can create organs such as hearts and lungs out of stem cells.