Cord blood transplantation is a type of stem cell transplant that uses hematopoietic stem cells collected from the umbilical cord blood of newborns to treat various blood disorders, cancers, and immune system deficiencies. These stem cells are a valuable alternative to bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells for transplantation, particularly when a perfectly matched donor is not available.
Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born. It is rich in hematopoietic stem cells, which can develop into all the different types of blood cells—red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These stem cells are similar to those found in bone marrow and can be used in transplantations to rebuild the blood and immune system.
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Blood Cancers
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Immune System Disorders
Genetic Disorders