Possibilities of Using Cord Blood for Improving the Biocompatibility of Implants

Kamalasanan, Kaladhar; Sharma, Chandra P.

doi:10.1007/978-1-84800-167-1_16

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“…Stem cells in UCB are 0.01% of the total cellular content, whereas, it is 0.1% and 0.001% in bone marrow and peripheral blood respectively. So here it is wise not to discard 99.9% UCB Cells for the sake of 0.01% stem cells [9]. UCB has higher cellular content as compared to adult human blood.…”

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Utility of Placental Umbilical Cord Blood in Autoimmune and Degenerative Disorders

Khatoon

Bindal

Sharma

et al. 2018

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Background: Umbilical cord blood is whole human blood (60 to 80 ml) that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after childbirth; generally considered as a medical waste. It is a rich source of stem cells, growth factor, cytokines, etc., and, can be collected, stored and utilized in the treatment of incurable diseases. Aims and Objects:The aim of the present study is to establish the fact that placental umbilical cord whole blood is a safe alternative to adult blood and to assess its utility in degenerative and autoimmune disease along with its hematological parameters. Materials and Methods: It is a prospective two year study (From September 2016 to August 2018) of 250 umbilical cord whole blood transfusions in autoimmune and degenerative disorders at Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, India. Follow up of patients was done up to 3 months and data was collected and analyzed statistically by frequency distribution and percentage proportion.

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