A little about the Type of Stem Cells
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Emerson Bonine's Stem Cell Journey
We chose to go to Arizona for her stem cells because they use Emerson's own stem cells versus donor cells.
What are autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)?
Autologous means they come from the child’s own body (often bone marrow, fat tissue, or umbilical cord if saved at birth).
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are special repair cells that can reduce inflammation, release growth factors, and support healing.
How do MSCs help in brain injury?
They don’t “replace” dead brain cells directly, but they create an environment that promotes repair and better function.
The main effects are:
✅️Reduce Inflammation
After brain injury, there’s often ongoing inflammation that damages healthy tissue.
MSCs release anti-inflammatory molecules that calm the immune response and protect surviving neurons.
✅️Neuroprotection
MSCs secrete growth factors like BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor).
These support existing brain cells, improve oxygen supply, and prevent further cell death.
✅️Promote Neuroplasticity & Repair
MSCs encourage the brain to form new connections between neurons (synapses).
This helps children “rewire” around injured areas, which is especially powerful in toddlers since their brains are naturally more plastic and adaptable.
✅️Stimulate Myelination
They may help repair or stimulate the growth of myelin (the protective coating around nerves), improving how signals travel in the brain.
✅️Modulate Immune Response
In some brain injuries, the immune system attacks or interferes with healing. MSCs help rebalance this response.
Why toddlers may benefit more than adults
A toddler’s brain is still developing rapidly and has high plasticity.
Stem cells can “amplify” this natural healing, giving better chances of functional recovery.
Early intervention may prevent complications from becoming permanent.
What to expect
Improvements, if they occur, are often gradual: better muscle tone, motor control, communication, cognition, sleep, or social engagement.
Gains may also depend on rehabilitation therapies (PT, OT, speech, etc.)—the stem cells open a window for recovery, but therapy helps the brain use that window.
That is a huge reason why we are pairing her DMI intensive therapies 9 weeks after her stem cell therapy to give her the best timeframe for optimal results.
Please donate if you can or share on social media! ❤️We appreciate everyone!
We have $8500 to go to cover her stem cell therapy and HBOT sessions!🙌🏻
What are autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)?
Autologous means they come from the child’s own body (often bone marrow, fat tissue, or umbilical cord if saved at birth).
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are special repair cells that can reduce inflammation, release growth factors, and support healing.
How do MSCs help in brain injury?
They don’t “replace” dead brain cells directly, but they create an environment that promotes repair and better function.
The main effects are:
✅️Reduce Inflammation
After brain injury, there’s often ongoing inflammation that damages healthy tissue.
MSCs release anti-inflammatory molecules that calm the immune response and protect surviving neurons.
✅️Neuroprotection
MSCs secrete growth factors like BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor).
These support existing brain cells, improve oxygen supply, and prevent further cell death.
✅️Promote Neuroplasticity & Repair
MSCs encourage the brain to form new connections between neurons (synapses).
This helps children “rewire” around injured areas, which is especially powerful in toddlers since their brains are naturally more plastic and adaptable.
✅️Stimulate Myelination
They may help repair or stimulate the growth of myelin (the protective coating around nerves), improving how signals travel in the brain.
✅️Modulate Immune Response
In some brain injuries, the immune system attacks or interferes with healing. MSCs help rebalance this response.
Why toddlers may benefit more than adults
A toddler’s brain is still developing rapidly and has high plasticity.
Stem cells can “amplify” this natural healing, giving better chances of functional recovery.
Early intervention may prevent complications from becoming permanent.
What to expect
Improvements, if they occur, are often gradual: better muscle tone, motor control, communication, cognition, sleep, or social engagement.
Gains may also depend on rehabilitation therapies (PT, OT, speech, etc.)—the stem cells open a window for recovery, but therapy helps the brain use that window.
That is a huge reason why we are pairing her DMI intensive therapies 9 weeks after her stem cell therapy to give her the best timeframe for optimal results.
Please donate if you can or share on social media! ❤️We appreciate everyone!
We have $8500 to go to cover her stem cell therapy and HBOT sessions!🙌🏻
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