Chapter 603 It Really Grows
The role of these chemical molecular combinations is to induce the reversal of unipotent stem cells or somatic cells in the human body into pluripotent stem cells responsible for leg development.
Due to different physical conditions, patients require different doses of injected drugs and their recovery times are also different.
If only a small part of the limb is missing, the missing limb can be regrown within a few months and the person can resume normal life.
If a larger portion of a limb is missing, recovery may take several years.
After all, the normal development of the human body takes a relatively long time. With the current level of technology, it is impossible to grow a leg in just a few days.
During the experiment, Xu You and Lin Shi would often go to the hospital to check on the conditions of the patients.
"The biggest risks in the first batch of human clinical trials are mainly the tolerance of new drugs and the uncertainty of safety issues. Normally, the first batch of volunteers will definitely have the most problems, so we must be as careful as possible. Once the patient's physiological indicators exceed our expectations, we must immediately interrupt the experiment and analyze the reasons for these conditions."
"I understand, teacher. If uncle were to experience this kind of condition, I would definitely stop giving him the medication immediately."
Lin Shi is very concerned about Luo Yong's affairs. It can be seen that Lin Shi is really concerned about Luo Yong's treatment this time.
Xu You had previously used brain simulation skills to simulate the various reactions of the human body after treatment.
In tens of thousands of simulations, as long as the patient's physical condition is not too bad, there will basically be no uncontrollable complications.
After a period of drug injection , pluripotent stem cells responsible for leg growth and development appeared in the bodies of all volunteers.
"Uncle, how do you feel?"
Xu You and Lin Shi came to Luo Yong's ward and asked about his condition.
" I feel good overall, but the broken leg is a little itchy, as if there are bugs gnawing at it. Also, my body temperature is a little high, and I feel that my body is consuming more energy."
"Well, uncle, these are all normal reactions during the treatment. The itching is because the legs are growing, and the high body temperature and increased body consumption are similar joint reactions. You should try to supplement your nutrition during this period. After all, this is the stage of leg development, and the energy supply required is very large."
"Haha, after hearing what you said, I feel like I'm growing up again, as if I'm back in my childhood. The milk and eggs I couldn't afford back then can now be made up for."
Luo Yong talked about all this with a smile, appearing very optimistic, as if he had never experienced the pain of a broken leg.
Luo Yong's childhood was not like Luo Wenkun's. He grew up in a wealthy family and lived a wealthy life since childhood.
Like many rural children, Luo Yong also grew up in the fields. When he was a child, it was a luxury for him to have a meal of meat.
Being able to reach the next level is entirely due to one's own efforts.
"Dad, just take good care of yourself, eat more and sleep more. Maybe your other leg will develop very well and you can grow taller!" Luo Wenkun said with a smile.
"Come on, if the two legs are not the same length, when you walk, you will be 1.7 meters sometimes and 1.8 meters sometimes."
"Don't worry, uncle. We will control the dosage of the medicine according to the development of the legs. In the end, we will definitely ensure that the difference between the two legs is within the normal range. At least it will not affect normal walking."
Xu You is currently unable to conclude whether the patient will be able to perform strenuous exercise like normal people in the future.
After some time, Xu You and Lin Shi came to Luo Yong's ward again.
"Xu You, the doctor said a few days ago that the periosteum at the end of my dad's leg has further thickened, and cartilage matrix has appeared on the bone section. My dad's leg is already in a rapid growth stage."
Upon hearing the news, Xu You and Lin Shi were also very happy.
"Well, the doctor doesn't need to tell you. My uncle's changes are visible to the naked eye. He has grown a lot since the last time we came." Xu You said.
Just by looking with the naked eye, one can see that some new flesh and blood has grown on Luo Yong's broken leg.
"During this period, I have to eat six or seven meals a day, which is almost three times the amount of food that an average person eats. Unfortunately, I can't walk like before, so I can only do some simple exercises."
Lying in bed every day, such a life is somewhat monotonous and boring, especially for an entrepreneur like Luo Yong, it is a difficult mental torture.
"The doctor said that my dad's recovery is relatively fast. At this rate, he will be able to walk normally in less than a year. Maybe my dad will be the first stage 1 patient to be discharged from the hospital."
Watching Luo Yong grow new legs little by little, Xu You was happy for him from the bottom of his heart.
"Uncle, remember to measure your temperature at least four times a day. Once it exceeds the maximum limit, we need to control it. Long-term low-grade fever still has some risks to the body. Don't forget this."
"Don't worry, the doctor has given instructions, and the nurse will come to supervise me on time every day, so you don't have to worry. I will contact Wen Kun if there is anything."
Except for Luo Yong, the other volunteers in the first phase are also in very good condition, and their legs have begun to regenerate miraculously.
At this time, the project team received new good news.
The reversal experiment of totipotent stem cells has been successfully confirmed.
"Academician Xu, based on the combination of chemical molecules you provided last time, we have successfully carried out the reversal experiment of totipotent stem cells. With totipotent stem cells, we can obtain any human cells we need."
Xu You was also very excited to hear the news.
Before this, no group of reversal experiments on totipotent stem cells had been successful.
However, this is also because the chemical molecule combination provided by Xu You only has a certain reversal probability, and it is not 100% capable of achieving cell reversal.
Stem cells like totipotent stem cells, which only exist during the embryonic development stage, are extremely difficult to obtain.
The relevant calculations of the quantum computer have never stopped, which allows Xu You to continuously provide new chemical molecule combinations to the project team and continue the cell reversal experiment.
This time, it was a combination of chemical molecules with a reversal probability of more than 99% that finally successfully achieved the reversal of pluripotent stem cells.
"With totipotent stem cells, we can theoretically achieve human 'immortality'." Xu You thought.
