Turning Baby Teeth Into Cell Therapy
SHED cells show early promise as a potential regenerative therapy in cerebral palsy research
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Stem cell therapy derived from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) shows potential for treating children with cerebral palsy.
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Cerebral palsy affects 2-3 children per 1,000 live births and is caused by early brain injury disrupting movement and posture.
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SHED cells can be collected noninvasively from naturally shed baby teeth and have regenerative properties.
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The study found SHED therapy was well tolerated with no serious adverse events, and some participants showed functional improvements.
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Further research is necessary to confirm the long-term safety and effectiveness of SHED-based therapies in larger trials.
