Stem Cell Research
                     Stem Cell Research for 
‘Untreatable’ STDs
• The stem cell research has paved a way of hope for those people who are 
suffering from ‘untreatable’ STDs. 
• Researches have been conducted and its report suggests that it can 
actually assist people to treat their STDs like herpes.
• The latest clinical trials of stem cell treatment were analyzed by the UK’s 
Stem Cell Bank StemProtect.co.uk and that was seen some positive steps 
for offering help to those suffering from STDs. Some of the sexually 
transmitted diseases like the herpes are incurable. 
Stem Cell Research for 
‘Untreatable’ STDs
• Though there are treatments available for these diseases to help reduce 
the symptoms, it is still a reason for discomfort and even 
embarrassments to the people suffering from this long-term disease.
• It is believed that herpes is very commonly occurring in sexually 
transmitted disease and almost 10% of the population is suspected in 
carrying HSV type 2, a virus causing genital sores. It sometimes causes 
more dangerous risks like encephalitis and also pregnancy complications 
in women.
Stem Cell Research for 
‘Untreatable’ STDs
• Since the 1980s the researcher had started looking for the treatment of HIV and this 
process has recently started to make a difference in the lives of people. 
• The scientists have started to use more radical techniques to cure diseases and treat 
STDs using stem cell research.
• A few years ago, two men were treated using a stem cell therapy for cancer and it 
was found that they had absolutely no traces of HIV in their bodies after the therapy. 
• It gave an initiative to certain clinical trials and researches.
Stem Cell Research for 
‘Untreatable’ STDs
• Depending on the disease, the stem cell treatments that are currently 
undergoing through the clinical trials may reduce the progression of the 
disease or even unlock new medical options which might currently be 
unavailable.
• Along with the stem cell research, there has also been a parallel study on 
the efficacy of gene editing, and it too has shown some promising results to 
fight a variety of sexually transmitted diseases like Chlamydia and also HIV.
Stem Cell Research for 
‘Untreatable’ STDs
• Though there is no immediate treatment for these types of life-
threatening diseases, yet it is still encouraging to see that the STDs are 
one of the diseases that respond to stem cell therapy.
• People who are badly looking for cures found this as a small but effective 
hope. 
• It is to be noted that the stem cell therapy heavily relies on the ability to 
safely store and retrieve the stem cells and that is exactly the place 
where the scientist’s expertise is invaluable.
Stem Cell Research for 
‘Untreatable’ STDs
• Mark Hall, a representative from StemProtect.co.uk said that it was really 
incredible to see the breadth of research focusing on using stem cells for 
life-changing treatments and that it was heartening to see that there was 
a ray of hope for those who are suffering from previously incurable 
sexually transmitted diseases.
• He further stated, though stem cell can help in treating various studies 
according to researches people should understand the essence of safe sex 
and they must educate themselves more about protected sexual contact.