How Many Types of Regenerative Stem Cells Are There
                     How Many Types of Regenerative Stem Cells Are 
There?
• Stem Cells are undifferentiated cells, and when required, they can 
differentiate into any specific type of cell.
•  They are specialised cells with a unique ability to give rise to specifically 
differentiated daughter cells. 
• The stem cell also acts as a precursor for daughter stem cells. Although 
stem cells differentiate into different other types of cells, they have no 
specific function.
Types of stem cells are there, and what are their 
applications?
Totipote Pluripoten
nt cells t cells
Multipote Induced 
nt cells or pluripoten
adult t Stem 
stem cells Cells
Why has usage of umbilical cord cells 
become controversial?
• The specialised Adult multipotent stem cells, found in our body, is 
commonly used for treatment. Umbilical cord stem cells are the most 
common source of multipotent stem cells. 
• However, the use of umbilical cord cells has become increasingly 
controversial. Freezing umbilical cord cells look like a brilliant idea for 
parents, but freezing destroys the cells, thus reducing its benefit.
• Also, umbilical cord blood may not necessarily be a tissue match if it is 
provided by donor bank to a recipient.
• As the blood is coming from another human being, there is a risk of 
rejection and a chance of contracting transferable diseases. 
• Blood banks test all their blood sample for all transferrable diseases. 
However, in the USA, few people reported receiving infected blood.
Which type of adult stem cell is commonly harvested for stem 
cell therapy?
• Adult stem cells are multipotent and present in many organs of the body. 
These adult Stem Cells, when harvested and administered under the 
guidance of a specialist, help in healing injuries and other joint conditions.
• Haemopoietic stem cells, found in the bone marrow, are the most common 
type of stem cells. These stem cells differentiate into other blood cells only. 
Doctors only use haemopoietic stem cells for a bone marrow transplants.
• At Medica Stem Cells Clinics we only use Adult Stem Cells. Our Stromal 
Vascular Fraction (SVF) therapy and Mesenchymal Cell (MC) Therapy uses 
a patient’s own stem cells to help repair damaged tissues and repair 
injuries. We mostly use SVF and MC therapies for reducing joint pain, 
increasing motion and flexibility, and treating tendon and ligament tears.
If you feel you may benefit from 
regenerative therapies, please 
contact us at our London clinic on
 020 8 168 2000 or our Ireland 
clinic on 01 298 8000 to 
book a consultation or 
request a callback today! 
We will take a close look at your 
case and evaluate if you are a 
qualified candidate for 
regenerative therapy.  
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