Why bank cord blood stem cells?

Your baby’s cord blood is a rich source of beneficial stem cells – unique cells with the potential to treat an ever growing list of illnesses: Leukemia, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Spinal Cord Injury…

Umbilical Cord Blood May Help When Other Stem Cell Sources Can’t

The chances of a successful bone marrow or cord blood transplant are better when the blood-forming cells are from a donor who closely matches the patient. However, studies suggest that cord blood may not need to match as closely as is required for a marrow donor.1

Umbilical cord blood may be especially promising for patients who:

• are from diverse heritages who often have an uncommon tissue type
• need a transplant quickly
• have difficulty finding a matched bone marrow donor
• have a life-threatening genetic disorder

                                        ^{1. Brunstein 2006 Annu Rev Med 57 403-417 Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation}