Cell preparations

6. Cell preparations

The cell preparations used are suspensions containing several
million cells. ''00 mg of freeze-dried cell material corresponds to 1000 mg of fresh organs and, depending on the type of cell, contains between 70 and 180 million cells. Each cells forms a complex biological unit with a life and metabolism of its own. The cells of humans and animals are constructed according to the same basic biological pattern.

Fifty years' experience has shown that sheep ore the best donor

animals because they ore vita , hardy animals with natural disease resistance. Sheep proteins ore particularly compatible with the human body and trigger off virtually no immune defense reactions.

In the beginning. Prof. Niehans used the fresh cell method only but soon realized that there was not sufficient time between extracting the cell material; from the donor animal and its injection into the patient to allow for adequate testing of its sterility In order to ensure a constant high level of quality and quantity, he developed the cell preparations which are now known as 'Niehans-Zellen" in 1949, in conjunction with scientists from the firm of Nestle. Tins method produces freeze-dried (lyophilized) cells which are biologically active Freeze-drying (lyophilization) is a proven technique for gently conserving biological substances without damaging the effectiveness of the valuable biochemical matter. The dosage of cell preparations con be accurately measured, their sterility controlled and the preparations kept under sterile conditions for longer periods of time.

These freeze-dried (lyophilized) cell preparations we currently

prepared in the Cytobiological Laboratories Co Ltd. in Heidelberg. founded by Prof. Niehans in 1964.

Two to three days of rest ore recommended after a course of cell therapy, and physical exertion should be avoided during the following days. The doctor advises the patient of any specific instructions in his/her particular case.

For example, patients should, as faros possible, refrain from smoking alter a course o( cell therapy. No special diet is necessary and there are no objections to patients drinking a glass of wine or beer with their meals.

It is up to the doctor conducting the treatment to decide what medicines should be taken during a course of cell therapy, and patients should discuss this mailer with him,