Hope for Autoimmune Disease: Stem Cells for Lupus, Hashimoto’s & More
Autoimmune disease affects more than 50 million people in the United States alone. Conventional drugs can suppress symptoms, but side-effects, incomplete relief and rising costs leave many searching for alternatives. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy offers a science-based option that addresses immune dysregulation at its root. At Cellular Regeneration Clinic (CRC) in Tijuana, licensed physicians combine cutting-edge biology with concierge service to help patients reclaim their lives.
What Happens in Autoimmune Disease?
In lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis and dozens of related conditions, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Chronic inflammation erodes joint cartilage, thyroid tissue, kidneys, skin and even the brain. Fatigue, pain and organ damage follow. MSCs bring a unique toolkit: they home in on inflammation, release anti-inflammatory cytokines, calm over-active T-cells and promote tissue repair. Instead of blunt immunosuppression, MSCs help reset immune balance while fostering regeneration.
Why MSCs Work: The Science
- Immunomodulation. MSCs secrete IL-10, TGF-β and prostaglandin E2, inhibiting pro-inflammatory Th1/Th17 cells while boosting regulatory T-cells.
- Anti-fibrotic action. By down-regulating TGF-β1 in target organs, MSCs limit scar tissue in kidneys, lungs and thyroid.
- Paracrine repair. Tiny vesicles called exosomes deliver micro-RNAs that trigger resident cells to regenerate.
- Low rejection risk. Umbilical-cord-derived MSCs are immune privileged; no HLA matching is required.
Clinical studies in lupus nephritis (Sun et al., 2020) and rheumatoid arthritis (Wang et al., 2021) report significant reductions in disease-activity scores and steroid dependence within six months of MSC infusions.
Conditions We Treat at CRC
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Hashimoto’s & Graves’ thyroid disease
- Rheumatoid & Psoriatic arthritis
- Multiple Sclerosis & CIDP
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s & UC)
- Sjögren’s, Scleroderma & more
Patients typically receive an IV infusion of 75 – 150 million MSCs and 3 – 5 billion exosomes. Severe cases may benefit from a second round at 3- to 6-month intervals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there side-effects?
A small percentage experience temporary fever or mild headache as the immune system recalibrates.
Q: Will I still need my medications?
Never stop meds abruptly. Our doctors coordinate tapering only when labs & symptoms improve.
Q: How long do results last?
Many enjoy 12- to 36-month remission. Annual low-dose boosters can maintain benefits.
Conclusion: A New Chapter for Autoimmune Sufferers
Stem cell therapy is transforming how we approach autoimmune disease—moving from suppression to restoration. With licensed protocols, world-class clinicians and transparent pricing, CRC Tijuana delivers hope just minutes from the U.S. border. Ready to calm inflammation and reclaim your life?