The use of stem cells (cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body) to treat or prevent a disease or condition.
Bone marrow transplantation is an example of a stem cell therapy that is in widespread use.
Human umbilical cord blood (HUCB) is considered to be the most plentiful reservoir of cells and to have regenerative potential for many clinical applications.
Alternate methods for preparing stem cells include genetic reprogramming of adult cells (called iPSCs, induced pluripotent stem cells) to assume a stem cell-like state.
Research is underway to determine whether stem cell therapy may be useful in treating a wide variety of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injury.
Bone marrow transplantation is an example of a stem cell therapy that is in widespread use.
Human umbilical cord blood (HUCB) is considered to be the most plentiful reservoir of cells and to have regenerative potential for many clinical applications.
Alternate methods for preparing stem cells include genetic reprogramming of adult cells (called iPSCs, induced pluripotent stem cells) to assume a stem cell-like state.
Research is underway to determine whether stem cell therapy may be useful in treating a wide variety of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injury.
