Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord after the delivery of a newborn. It is a rich source of stem cells and immune system cells. During cord blood banking, these cells are isolated and cryopreserved for future use. The cells are collected from the two arteries and the vein which run along the length of the umbilical cord. The Wharton’s jelly is a gelatinous tissue that composes the umbilical cord, which also contains valuable therapeutic cells such as MSCs. [Read more…]
Cord Blood
Because cord blood present within a newborn’s umbilical is rich with stem cells, it can be collected and stored for future medical use.
Cord Blood vs. Cord Tissue Stem Cells: What are the Differences?
There are cells contained within a newborn’s umbilical cord blood and cord tissue that can be collected and stored for future medical use. In this article, we explore the differences between these valuable cell types.
Read on to learn about the differences and potential uses of umbilical cord blood versus cord tissue stem cells.
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The Present and Future Trajectory of the Cord Blood & Tissue Banking Market
Umbilical cord blood (UCB) has been an accepted source of hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) for transplantation for more than 30 years. Umbilical cord-derived stem cells are the youngest cells available for transfusion and yet their uptake lags behind bone marrow and peripheral blood-derived HSCs. Decreased engraftment rates and the low cell dose available for transplantation are limitations that are preventing umbilical cord blood-derived cells from reaching their full potential. While a handful of companies are now developing cord blood and tissue-derived cell therapeutics, it will likely take several years for these products to reach commercialization. [Read more…]
Hematopoietic Stem Cells: What Diseases Can these Stem Cells Treat?
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are defined as stem cells that have a preference for becoming cells of the blood and immune system, such as white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Found in the peripheral blood and bone marrow, hematopoietic stem cells are also present in plentiful supply within the umbilical cord blood of newborn babies.
For the past thirty years, cord blood has been used within transplant medicine, including for the treatment of leukemia and other blood diseases. For most conditions in which a bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplant is an option, a cord blood transplant is a potential alternative.
Hematopoietic Stem Cells
In this article:
Cord Blood and Tissue Banking Market Dynamics in 2024
The first transplant using cord blood-derived hematopoietic stem cells was performed in October 1988. Since that year, remarkable achievements have been made in terms of research into umbilical cord blood-derived hematopoietic and progenitor cells. More than 40,000 UCB transplants (UCBTs) have been performed across different geographies of the world, in both children and adults, to treat diseases that include hematologic, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, and neurologic disorders. [Read more…]
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