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Stem Cell Transplant
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Thousands of cord blood stem cell transplant procedures have been performed worldwide for a variety of serious diseases in both adults and children. Recent discoveries suggest that stem cells from cord blood may also be used in a number of developing areas of medicine.
Cord Blood Registry® is the world leader in cord blood stem cell banking. CBR samples have proven viability and have been used in more than two dozen stem cell transplants, the ultimate validation of CBR collection, processing, and storage techniques.
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What are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are the body's "master" cells because they give rise to all other tissues, organs, and systems in the body. The stem cells' ability to differentiate, or change, into other types of cells in the body, is a new discovery that holds tremendous promise for treating and curing some of the most common diseases such as heart disease, cancers, stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.
The stem cell differentiates into all other blood cells, including:
- Red blood cells - carry oxygen to the organs and tissues
- White blood cells - fight infection
- Platelets - help clot the blood
Cord blood stem cell transplant advantages:
Your newborn baby's cord blood stem cells are biologically unique cells that carry the blueprint for your baby's healthy body and represent a potential "self-repair kit" for the child (and other family members). Cord blood stem cells have several benefits over other types of stem cells:
- The immune cells in cord blood are "younger" and are more likely than bone marrow to be a suitable match between family members. This is important because some studies have shown that survival rates double when the patient receives a stem cell transplant from a relative.
- Cord blood stem cells are associated with less Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) as compared to treatments with other sources of stem cells. This type of rejection is the leading cause of death in stem cell transplant patients.
- Your baby's stem cells are immediately available if needed, and may help with more rapid treatment.
Cord Blood Registry is the most experienced cord blood stem cell bank in the world and their reputation for quality, integrity, and outstanding customer service has made them the most trusted name in cord blood banking.
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