Today, the National Health Commission held a press conference to introduce the situation related to stem cells and gene therapy in China. Currently, cell and gene therapy such as stem cells are receiving more and more attention from society. At present, China has approved the marketing of some relevant drugs, and some localities have approved some clinical applications of cell and gene therapy through local legislation and other means. However, there are also some illegal institutions or individuals that use the name of “cell and gene therapy” to deceive the public. For example, they claim that “whether it's cancer, beauty, anti-aging, or improving immunity, it can be done by getting a stem cell injection”, causing damage to people's lives, health, and property safety. The National Health Commission reminds that relevant behavioral activities should be regulated in accordance with the “Regulations on the Administration of Clinical Research and Clinical Translational Application of New Biomedical Technologies”. First, cell and gene therapy such as stem cells must be carried out by qualified professional medical institutions. Non-medical institutions such as beauty salons and health salons are not qualified, are not allowed to carry out any diagnosis and treatment activities, nor are non-medical professionals or technicians allowed to carry out such activities. Second, before receiving treatment, it is necessary to fully understand whether the relevant products and technologies have been approved by the competent authorities. Unapproved cell and gene therapies are still in the research stage. Clinical applications and fees must not be charged. Residents and friends should not risk their lives to try it out. Third, cell and gene therapy is not a panacea, let alone a “zero risk.” Any claim that it is “a cure for all diseases”, “absolutely safe” and “effective in one shot” is considered a hoax. Fourth, some institutions organize patients abroad to receive cell and gene therapy provided by unqualified institutions. It is expensive, extremely risky, and extremely difficult to defend rights when problems occur. Please be alert, take a rational view, and choose carefully.

Today, the National Health Commission held a press conference to introduce the situation related to stem cells and gene therapy in China. Currently, cell and gene therapy such as stem cells are receiving more and more attention from society. At present, China has approved the marketing of some relevant drugs, and some localities have approved some clinical applications of cell and gene therapy through local legislation and other means. However, there are also some illegal institutions or individuals that use the name of “cell and gene therapy” to deceive the public. For example, they claim that “whether it's cancer, beauty, anti-aging, or improving immunity, it can be done by getting a stem cell injection”, causing damage to people's lives, health, and property safety. The National Health Commission reminds that relevant behavioral activities should be regulated in accordance with the “Regulations on the Administration of Clinical Research and Clinical Translational Application of New Biomedical Technologies”. First, cell and gene therapy such as stem cells must be carried out by qualified professional medical institutions. Non-medical institutions such as beauty salons and health salons are not qualified, are not allowed to carry out any diagnosis and treatment activities, nor are non-medical professionals or technicians allowed to carry out such activities. Second, before receiving treatment, it is necessary to fully understand whether the relevant products and technologies have been approved by the competent authorities. Unapproved cell and gene therapies are still in the research stage. Clinical applications and fees must not be charged. Residents and friends should not risk their lives to try it out. Third, cell and gene therapy is not a panacea, let alone a “zero risk.” Any claim that it is “a cure for all diseases”, “absolutely safe” and “effective in one shot” is considered a hoax. Fourth, some institutions organize patients abroad to receive cell and gene therapy provided by unqualified institutions. It is expensive, extremely risky, and extremely difficult to defend rights when problems occur. Please be alert, take a rational view, and choose carefully.