Cord Blood Banking
What Is Cord Blood?
Cord blood is the blood found in the baby’s umbilical cord, it is a rich source of Haemopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs). These stem cells make up the building blocks in our blood and immune system throughout our life. A baby’s own cord blood guarantees a perfect match for him/her. The cord blood can also potentially increase the chances of having a match for his/her siblings and parents.
Cord Blood Banking
What Is Cord Blood?
Cord blood is the blood found in the baby’s umbilical cord, it is a rich source of Haemopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs). These stem cells make up the building blocks in our blood and immune system throughout our life. A baby’s own cord blood guarantees a perfect match for him/her. The cord blood can also potentially increase the chances of having a match for his/her siblings and parents.
What can Cord Blood do?
The HSCs in Cord Blood can develop into all types of blood cells. These Stem Cells are similar to those found in an adult’s bone marrow and are clinically proven to be used in the treatment of more than 80 diseases1, such as blood disorders, certain childhood & blood cancers, metabolic disorders and immunodeficiency syndrome.
Doctors believe there is more potential, and research is ongoing to use Cord Blood to treat other diseases including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Strokes, and more. By storing your baby’s Cord Blood today, you will be able to tap on the new and ongoing medical advances in Regenerative Therapy and Cell & Gene Therapy.
What can Cord Blood do?
The HSCs in Cord Blood can develop into all types of blood cells. These Stem Cells are similar to those found in an adult’s bone marrow and are clinically proven to be used in the treatment of more than 80 diseases1, such as blood disorders, certain childhood & blood cancers, metabolic disorders and immunodeficiency syndrome.
Doctors believe there is more potential, and research is ongoing to use Cord Blood to treat other diseases including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Strokes, and more. By storing your baby’s Cord Blood today, you will be able to tap on the new and ongoing medical advances in Regenerative Therapy and Cell & Gene Therapy.
How are Cord Blood Stem Cells being used today?
Your baby’s Cord Blood Stem Cells have the potential to change lives, and treat a host of cancers, blood diseases and disorders for the entire family.
How are Cord Blood Stem Cells being used today?
Your baby’s Cord Blood Stem Cells have the potential to change lives, and treat a host of cancers, blood diseases and disorders for the entire family.
Using Your Baby’s Cord Blood
An autologous transplant, or transplant where the patient is their own donor, will have a lower risk of life-threatening complications. There is no risk of graft versus host disease (GVHD) and no need for the patient to undergo immunosuppressive therapy.
Autologous Treatment
Where the patient receives his/her own stem cells.
Allogeneic Treatment
Patient receives stem cells from a matching donor. Probability of a match is much higher among siblings and direct family members.
Using Your Baby’s Cord Blood
An autologous transplant, or transplant where the patient is their own donor, will have a lower risk of life-threatening complications. There is no risk of graft versus host disease (GVHD) and no need for the patient to undergo immunosuppressive therapy.
Autologous Treatment
Where the patient receives his/her own stem cells.
Allogeneic Treatment
Patient receives stem cells from a matching donor. Probability of a match is much higher among siblings and direct family members.
List of Some Examples of Approved Treatments With Cord Blood Stem Cells
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) |  |
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| Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMLs) | |
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| Multiple Myeloma | |
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| Plasma Cell Leukemia | |
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| Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | |
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| Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | |
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| Aplastic Anemia | |
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| Fanconi Anemia | |
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| Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia | |
|
| Sickle Cell Disease | |
|
| Beta Thalassemia Major | |
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| Neuroblastoma | |
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| Medulloblastoma | |
The full list of diseases can be obtained from https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/diseases
List of Some Examples of Approved Treatments With Cord Blood Stem Cells
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) | |
|
| Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMLs) | |
|
| Multiple Myeloma | |
|
| Plasma Cell Leukemia | |
|
| Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | |
|
| Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | |
|
| Aplastic Anemia | |
|
| Fanconi Anemia | |
|
| Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia | |
|
| Sickle Cell Disease | |
|
| Beta Thalassemia Major | |
|
| Neuroblastoma | |
|
| Medulloblastoma | |
The full list of diseases can be obtained from https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/diseases
Treatment Potential for Cord Blood Stem Cells
There are more than 1,000 clinical trials underway for Stem Cell therapies and treatments.
With rapid advances in stem cell research, treatment methods using Cord Blood have the potential to change and save lives.
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Disease | |
|
| Autism | |
|
| Cerebral Palsy | |
|
| Hearing Loss (Acquired Sensorineural) | |
|
| Parkinson’s Disease | |
|
| Spinal Cord Injury | |
|
| Stroke | |
|
| Traumatic Brain Injury | |
|
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn’s Disease | |
|
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | |
|
| Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD) | |
|
| Lupus | |
|
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | |
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects | |
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes, Type 1 (Auto Immune) | |
|
| Diabetes, Type 2 | |
|
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Cirrhosis | |
|
| Liver Failure | |
Treatment Potential for Cord Blood Stem Cells
There are more than 1,000 clinical trials underway for Stem Cell therapies and treatments.
With rapid advances in stem cell research, treatment methods using Cord Blood have the potential to change and save lives.
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Disease | |
|
| Autism | |
|
| Cerebral Palsy | |
|
| Hearing Loss (Acquired Sensorineural) | |
|
| Parkinson’s Disease | |
|
| Spinal Cord Injury | |
|
| Stroke | |
|
| Traumatic Brain Injury | |
|
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn’s Disease | |
|
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | |
|
| Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD) | |
|
| Lupus | |
|
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | |
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects | |
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes, Type 1 (Auto Immune) | |
|
| Diabetes, Type 2 | |
|
| Name of Disease/Disorder | Cord Blood Autologous | Cord Blood Allogeneic |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Cirrhosis | |
|
| Liver Failure | |
