No mother or father wants their child to be sick. The issue they are most sensitive about is that their children will have a healthy life in the future.
What are the Stem Cells in Cord Blood?
The stem cells found in cord blood are the body's immune system and the blood-forming system, including the bone marrow. They play a role in the formation and renewal of cells. For example:
The formation and renewal of immune system cells (lymphocyte = white blood cell) that protect the body from all kinds of diseases, germs, viruses, and even cancer.
They circulate and play a role in oxygen exchange in our body. Renewal of blood cells (erythrocytes = red blood cells) approximately every three months.
It ensures the formation and renewal of cells (thrombocytes = blood platelets) that enable the damage in the vessels to be covered with a clot and the bleeding to stop when there is bleeding in our body.
These cells have not yet been affected by environmental pollutants.
Cord Blood Stem Cells Have Important Uses Today
The 80-year period after birth, which is called childhood, is seen in the period until the age of 12-13. It is possible to use it in case of disease in the vicinity. Many of these diseases are rare diseases. Some of the most common ones that are treated today are as follows:
cell anemia
Mediterranean Anemia, also known as Thalassemia
General Immune system failure
Histocompatibility Disease (GVHD), etc. seen after bone marrow and organ transplants. diseases such as.
The Moment of Birth is the only chance to store cord blood and umbilical cord
Storing Cord Blood Has Remarkable Benefits
Tissue incompatibility Importance of the disease: Finding blood and bone marrow with complete tissue compatibility, especially in some blood diseases such as Leukemia and Thalassemia, sometimes requires a search lasting months. However, if the child's own cord blood is available, there will be no such waiting period as tissue compatibility is complete, and the stem cells in the cord blood can be used immediately. will be ready. The risk of tissue incompatibility disease will be eliminated.
Benefits for siblings and family: Stem cells found in cord blood do not require complete tissue compatibility compared to bone marrow cells and are more flexible. With these features, the possibility of using it for siblings and parents also arises.
By storing the baby's cord blood, there is a chance to access it immediately if needed.
Stem Cell Research gives hope for the future
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How Long Can Cord Blood Be Stored?
Theoretically, it is assumed that blood and tissue products frozen in Liquid Nitrogen at 196 0C can be stored for at least 50 or even more years.
Cord blood can be stored for up to 12 years according to current regulations. This period can be extended if there is a request from the family.
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