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Could Umbilical Cord-Derived Stem Cells Help Lupus Patients?

Published on: 26th November 2018

A Phase 1 clinical trial has investigated the effect of umbilical cord-derived MSCs on the immune systems of Lupus patients. Although the study was small, positive results were observed 24 weeks post-treatment.

New way to multiply umbilical cord blood stem cells discovered

Published on: 19th September 2018

Researchers at the Stowers Institute of Medical Research have found another way to expand/multiply blood-forming, adult stem cells from umbilical cord blood. The discovery increases the potential of a single stem cell sample in treating more conditions.

Infographic: Timeline of Cord Blood Stem Cell Research

Published on: 6th June 2018

Umbilical cord blood has been used as part of stem cell research for over 50 years. Thanks to a number of break-through scientific discoveries and successful therapies, cord blood stem cells are now an important part of standard treatments and clinical trials for a long list of diseases.

In the timeline below, find out just how far cord blood stem cell research has come so far!

Boy’s sickle cell disease cured with cord blood stem cells

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Eight-year-old Hamad, from the United Arab Emirates, was cured of sickle cell disease using his younger brother’s cord blood stem cells. His life changing treatment demonstrates the importance of collecting and storing your child’s umbilical cord blood at birth for potential use in the future.

Cord Blood Stem Cell Derived ‘Natural Killer’ Cells Benefit Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Patients

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Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a prevalent type of cancer in older adults. It is currently treated with intensive chemotherapy and forms of supportive care that lead to 40-60% of patients experiencing complete remission; eliminating signs of cancer. However, most patients relapse, resulting in a 5-year overall survival rate of about 10%.

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