ELECTRIC CELL SIGNALING TECHNOLOGY

While ECST boasts diverse applications across various conditions, our clinical team at Medical Center Plus primarily leverages this technology to effectively reverse neuropathy.

Cells generate electrical signals through the movement of ions (charged particles) across their cell membranes. Ion channels, which are proteins embedded in the cell membrane, allow specific ions to pass through, creating an electric charge.

The nervous system relies on electric cell signaling to transmit information. Neurons generate and transmit electrical signals (action potentials) to communicate with other neurons or with target cells such as muscles or glands.

Cells can respond to electric signals in various ways. For example, in muscle cells, electric signals can trigger muscle contractions. In nerve cells, signals are transmitted to other cells. In general, electric signals can regulate gene expression, cellular metabolism and other physiological processes.

Disorders related to electric cell signaling include epilepsy (abnormal neuronal signaling), cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and certain neurodegenerative diseases. Malfunctions in electric signaling can have widespread effects on various bodily functions.

Yes, researchers explore ways to manipulate electric cell signaling for therapeutic purposes. This includes developing drugs that target ion channels or modulate the activity of specific cells in the nervous system. Bioelectricity is also being studied for its potential role in regenerative medicine.

The membrane potential, which is the difference in electric charge between the inside and outside of a cell, plays a crucial role in electric cell signaling. Changes in membrane potential, such as depolarization and hyperpolarization, are fundamental for transmitting signals within and between cells.