The history of cord blood banking is fascinating, because the service did not exist on a widespread basis until a few decades ago. Below, we introduce key historical events that have affected cord blood and cord tissue storage, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
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Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)
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…]
Pivotal Trends Impacting the Global Cord Blood and Tissue Industry in 2023
The cord blood industry came into existence in the early 1990’s with the formation of several cord blood banks in the U.S. and worldwide. It has been 40 years since it was first proposed that stem and progenitor cells were present in human cord blood. [Read more…]
What Stem Cell Clinics Do You Trust?
This article explores leading stem cell centers within the U.S. and worldwide. Read on to learn about this emerging area of medicine. [Read more…]
How to Find a Stem Cell Clinical Trial for Your Condition
Are you or a loved on suffering from arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), COPD, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, or other chronic condition? If so, how do you find a stem cell clinical trial?
This article provides the answers, including links to find a clinical trials near you, as well as links to clinical trials for specific conditions.
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