Use of Stem Cells Archives

What is the probability of use and success rate compared to bone marrow?

The specific clinical situation influences the choice of stem cells used and is not always appropriate to use cord blood. The success rate and probability of use cord blood vs bone marrow, depends on many complex clinical factors, the...

How many cases have been treated with cells stored in your laboratory?

Smart Cells have released 23 samples and the Famicord group have released over 7000.

What is the difference between hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cells?

Haematopoietic stem cells are primarily used to treat blood/bone marrow and immune system diseases, while mesenchymal stem cells are used in regenerative therapies due to their ability to develop into other cell types but much more importantly, they produce...

Is it possible to use umbilical cord stem cells for future treatments not yet discovered?

Yes, research is constantly evolving, and umbilical cord stem cells have great potential for future therapies and medical applications.

Can a baby’s stem cells be used to treat the parents?

Yes, there have been cases where a baby’s umbilical cord stem cells were used to treat diseases in one of the parents. This is called haplo-identical transplantation which means that the cord blood can only be a half match...

Are stem cells ineffective for the baby in case of a genetic disease?

In congenital diseases, autologous use is not advisable due to the defective gene. For other diseases, healthy stem cells can be successfully used.

What types of diseases can be treated with umbilical cord stem cells?

– Umbilical cord stem cells can treat over 80 diseases, including but not limited to leukaemia, lymphoma, immunological disorders and various non-cancerous disorders such as orthopaedic, neurological, cardiac conditions.