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…]
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. Understanding these categories is key to grasping how stem cells are used in research, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic applications across the body.
By the end of this article, you’ll be able to distinguish which stem cell types hold the greatest promise for tissue repair, disease modeling, and next-generation medical breakthroughs.
The Future of Stem Cell Therapeutics – Balancing Safety and Efficacy
What do we know of the safety and efficacy of stem cell therapeutics? Over 50 years have passed since the discovery of hematopoietic stem cells (bone marrow transplantation to cure diseases such as leukemia), over 24 years since the discovery of human embryonic stem cells (hESC), and 18 years since the discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells). There are now thousands of stem cell trials underway in clinics worldwide. Despite this experience, what do we actually know about the safety and efficacy of stem cell therapeutics? [Read more…]
History of Cord Blood and Tissue Banking: Landmark Events and Pivotal Trends
The global cord blood industry came into existence in the early 1990’s with the formation of several leading cord blood banks in the USA, followed by the establishment of cord blood banks across the globe. However, the history of cord blood stem cell transplantation begins much earlier than that. [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:
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 28
- Next Page »