Stem Cells

The emergence of new diseases and their adverse effects threaten public health and safety. The advent of SARS-CoV-2 resulted in a global pandemic. Individuals with other comorbidities had a higher risk of infection. The whole world witnessed a massive shortage of medical and other essential supplies needed to combat the virus. There has been an increase in number of cases of new diseases in the last decade such as mucormycosis, Zika virus, H1N1 influenza virus, among others. These diseases can be characterized by the induction of cytokine storm, which is mainly responsible for morbidity and mortality. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a potential treatment for viral diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19. Interestingly, the clinical trials in the patients having COVID-19 complications depicted faster recovery in patients post mesenchymal stem cells therapy owing to the decreased cytokines levels, anti-viral effects and regeneration of the infected tissue. Stem Cells: An Alternative Therapy for COVID-19 and Cytokine Storm provides the mechanistic insights into the role of stem cells to combat COVID-19 outbreak and other pathologies where cytokines storm is the cause of concern for e.g., radiation exposure, multiple organ failure and sepsis. Evaluates the role of MSCs to combat cytokine storm, the challenges regarding COVID-19 therapy and how they can be countered with the use of stem cells and the risk of opportunistic infections post COVID-19 Presents how stem cell therapy has emerged as a potential treatment for viral diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19 Provides a detailed understanding of the novel coronavirus, with emphasis on the therapeutic aspects