Stem Cell Therapy
Also known as: stem cell treatment, regenerative cell therapy, 줄기세포 치료
Stem cell therapy is a medical treatment that uses stem cells or their derivatives to repair, replace or regenerate damaged tissue, cells or organs.
What is stem cell therapy used for?
The most established use of stem cell therapy is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for blood cancers and certain immune and blood disorders. Most other uses, including orthopedic, cosmetic and anti-aging treatments, are investigational, and regulators such as the U.S. FDA warn against unapproved products.
Key facts
| Predicate | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Entity type | Medical treatment | pending |
| Most established use | Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for blood and immune disorders | [1] |
| Regulator (United States) | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | [2] |
| Regulator (South Korea) | Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) | [3] |
| Typical cost range (Korea) | [PRICE RANGE — pending verified source] | pending |
Overview
Stem cell therapy covers a range of treatments that introduce stem cells or stem-cell-derived products into a patient. The most established use is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for blood disorders. Many other uses marketed to consumers remain investigational, and regulators such as the U.S. FDA have warned about unapproved products. Patients should confirm regulatory approval status, clinical trial registration and the treating institution's credentials.
References
Independent source ratio 100% (3/3)- Level A · governmentStem Cell Basics — National Institutes of Health (NIH) · accessed 2026-09-14
- Level A · governmentFDA Warns About Stem Cell Therapies — U.S. Food and Drug Administration · accessed 2026-09-14
- Level A · governmentMinistry of Food and Drug Safety — English site — MFDS, Republic of Korea · accessed 2026-09-14