Stem cells, regenerating medical therapeutics

Dionis Ruiz Reyes, Maikro Osvaldo Chávez Moya, Ileana Beatriz Quiroga López and Adriel Herrero Díaz

Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, 2026, vol. 6, 181

Abstract: Introduction: Regenerative medicine aims to stimulate or regenerate cells, tissues, or organs to restore or establish normal function. Among its approaches, stem cell therapy has undoubtedly made the most progress. Its use constitutes a novel therapeutic alternative for diseases treated by diverse medical specialties, not least the recent COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Objective: To describe the application of stem cell therapy in different medical specialties and in the treatment and rehabilitation of COVID-19-positive patients. Method: A literature review was conducted, consulting original articles, case reports, and open-access systematic reviews in peer-reviewed academic publications from the last 5 years. The databases of ScieELO, Regmed, Dialnet, Mayoclinic, and others were reviewed. Search terms included stem cells, stem cell therapy, applications of stem cell therapy, and their English translations. Development: Stem cell treatment has given rise to what can be classified as regenerative cell therapy and is currently one of the most innovative topics in contemporary medicine. Its applications can be divided into two groups: to regenerate destroyed tissues or as a therapeutic vehicle for genes. These applications are used to treat diseases by different medical specialties. Conclusions: This therapy constitutes an excellent alternative for the treatment and rehabilitation of multiple diseases treated by different medical specialties, including the current COVID-19.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.56294/ri2026181

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