CryoHoldco is a stem cell bank holding company that is the market leader in Latin America and one of the top 10 largest cord blood banks in the world. CryoHoldco is now seven times larger than any other stem cell bank in Latin America with over 275,000 stem cell units in storage.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a well-characterized population of adult stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types (chondrocytes, osteoblasts, adipocytes, myocytes, and more).
Cord Blood Banking in Latin America – Interview with James Mendez of Cryoholdco
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…]
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…]
What are Placental Stem Cells and What are They Used For?
What are placental stem cells and what are placental stem cells used for? As placental stem cells get explored for a variety of therapeutic applications, these questions become increasingly important. The opportunity to collect placental stem cells is also a once in a lifetime opportunity. [Read more…]
Do Stem Cell Treatments For Arthritis Work?
Can stem cell treatments for arthritis bring relief to those suffering from the disease? For all of human time, the swelling and aching of joints has been a common experience. As connective tissue breaks down over time, the result is stiffening, pain, and immobility. The three most common causes of arthritis include joint injuries, age-related wear and tear, and autoimmune disorders. While some people are luckier than others, few people seem to escape it entirely, which is why stem cell treatments for arthritis are intriguing to so many.
Today, the most common kinds of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and psoriatic arthritis (PA).
Because BioInformant is a publisher of stem cell industry news, we understandably don’t offer stem cell treatments. However, our Founder is a stem cell patient, and as a company of analysts, we do our best to track this evolving industry. With this context, let’s dive into how stem cells are currently being utilized for the treatment of arthritis in novel and intriguing ways.
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