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Umbilical Cord Blood Preservation and Its Future Benefits

Abstract

Umbilical cord blood preservation has been the focus of many medical aspects as it can provide a virtually unlimited source of ethnically-diverse stem-cell. It contains haematopoietic (blood) stem cells: rare cells normally found in the bone marrow. Haematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) can make every type of cell in the blood-red cells, white cells, platelets, nerve cells, bone cells and organs. They are responsible for maintaining blood production throughout our lives. Stem Cells are today used in the treatment of over 80 medical conditions including Blood Disorders, cancer, Immune Disorders and metabolic disorders.

Priyanka Mishra*

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