Fresh Umbilical Cord Blood—A Source of Multipotent Stem Cells, Collection, Banking, Cryopreservation, and Ethical Concerns
Umbilical cord <i>blood</i> (UCB) is a rich source of hematopoietic cells that can be used to replace bone marrow components. Many blood disorders and systemic illnesses are increasingly being treated with stem cells as regenerative medical therapy. Presently, collected blood has been st...
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/9/1794 |