Abstract:Cord blood collection for stem cell storage remains a popular procedure due to the advantages associated to it. In the last ten years, the therapeutic potential of umbilical cord stem cells was demonstrated in the treatment of bone pathologies, neuropsychiatry, metabolic and genetic diseases. There are several factors with direct influence on the quality and quantity of cord blood collection for stem cell storage. The collection principles should be individualized according to the maternal and fetal characteri… Show more
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