In this interview with James Alexis Mendez, we discuss the market strategy of CryoHoldco, a stem cell bank holding company that is the market leader in Latin America and one of the ten largest cord blood banks in the world. James Alexis Mendez currently serves as the CFO and Board member of CryoHoldco. Approaching 200,000 stem cell units in storage, CryoHoldco is more than 5X larger than any other stem cell bank in Latin America. CryoHoldco owns the cord blood market leaders in both Mexico and Colombia, and plans to expand into other regions of Latin America. [Read more…]
Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)
Do You Know The 5 Types Of Stem Cells?
As you start to learn about stem cells, one of the most common questions to have is, “What types of stem cells exist?” There is not an agreed-upon number of stem cell types, because one can classify stem cells either by differentiation potential (what they can turn into) or by origin (from where they are sourced).
This post is dedicated to explaining the five types of stem cells, based on differentiation potential. [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.
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
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