Umbilical cord blood stem cells (UCB) are true all-rounders. They have been used to treat patients with unmet medical needs. This type of stem cells is considered as one of the alternatives to reduce the risk for premature death from critical illnesses. Let’s hear from people with direct experiences sharing the main reasons why collecting umbilical cord blood stem cells are valuable.

1. Collection and banking Umbilical cord blood stem cells for future use

Umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells play an important role in the treatment of blood-related diseases. However, the main problem of treating blood diseases is the cell compatibility which is similar to receiving blood from other people; blood type and compatibility need to be checked. As for UCB-derived cells, using the patient’s own stem cells, called “autologous transplants”, are promptly available when needed. At present, several blood diseases are considered as critical diseases, every minute counts. Therefore, cord-blood banking is very important to be done and prepared for any future emergencies.

2. Umbilical cord blood stem cells help reduce risks of more than 80 life-threatening diseases

Genetic blood disorders are considered serious diseases with few treatment options. Some medication can cause severe side effects which could result in high mortality rate. Therefore, the main reasons many people collect and bank stem cells from umbilical cord blood are to safeguard their loved ones and make sure they do not suffer from other forms of treatment.

3. Breakthrough innovation of umbilical cord blood transplantation

To date, the innovation of umbilical cord blood stem cells for therapeutic use has made significant progress after the first successful use for a stem cell transplant to treat only blood diseases 10 years ago. Umbilical cord blood stem cells are now being studied as an alternative treatment for other diseases as well such as type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes where they can help repair wounds and nervous system.

4. The priceless value of umbilical cord blood stem cell banking

Although the cost of umbilical cord blood banking is reasonably high, the value of it is priceless as there are various life-threatening diseases which can be treated by umbilical cord blood stem cells. Because we cannot predict what will happen to us in the future. So, no matter how much money we have, we cannot go back in time and redo it.

5. Benefits of umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells for the entire family

Umbilical cord blood stem cells not only are used for the children themselves but also potentially used by the immediate family members. Besides treating blood-related diseases, these stem cells can also be used to treat the family member’s degenerative diseases. Therefore, collecting and banking UCB-derived stem cells can provide peace of mind for you and your family in the future.

6. The demand of umbilical cord blood stem cells is continuously increasing

Stem cells isolated from umbilical cord blood have been used to treat different kinds of diseases apart from blood-related diseases, including diabetes, strokes, etc. To date, Thailand is among the countries in Asia with a high prevalence of diabetes and strokes; therefore, there is an increased chance of using UCB-derived stem cells for the treatment of these diseases in the coming years.

7. High standard process of umbilical cord blood stem cell banking

Safety is considered an important aspect of umbilical cord blood stem cell banking process. At present, UCB-derived stem cell collection and banking is of a high standard with international accreditations and certifications. Therefore, you can rest assured that once frozen, your stem cells can be stored for decades.

8. We cannot turn the clock back – Protect your future health with umbilical cord blood stem cell banking

Collection of umbilical cord blood stem cells takes place shortly after birth. As stem cells from umbilical cord blood have the ability to differentiate into various cell types and tissues; therefore, they can be used for treating various critical diseases. It is the reason why collecting cord blood stem cells is particularly important because there is only one opportunity to collect them immediately after birth unlike other types of stem cells.

These are the main reasons why many families have trusted Stem Cell for Life Company Limited to bank their children’s umbilical cord blood stem cells with us. We promise we will do our best to take good care of your future and provide you with the highest quality and most reliable service.

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What are stem cells? How many types of stem cells are there?

Stem cells or originator cells are undifferentiated cells that have unique abilities to differentiate, or change, into specific and specialized cell types and to divide indefinitely to produce other stem cells.

Stem cells originate from 2 main sources.

Type 1: Embryonic Stem Cells Embryonic stem cells are the most potent stem cells. However, the clinical application of human embryonic stem cells is on hold because the harvesting of these stem cells is unethical. Most importantly, there is a lack of strict regulations to control the clinical use of human embryonic stem cells.

Type 2: Adult or Somatic Stem Cells Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found in many of our organs such as bone marrow, placenta and umbilical cord, etc. Stem cells are the origin of all cell types in the body including organ stem cells. For example, adult liver stem cells can enhance repair and regeneration of the liver itself. In addition, adult muscle stem cells also help functional restoration of the muscles and promote muscle repair and regeneration.

How many diseases can be treated with stem cells?

As of today, stem cell therapy has proven to be effective in treating more than 80 diseases, especially blood cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Those diseases which are treated by stem cells mostly cannot be cured by modern medicine or have a few treatment options; therefore, stem cells are like drugs that help us to live longer.

How safe is stem cell treatment?

According to the data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to date, there have been no reports stating serious side effects of stem cell treatments. However, there are some precautions when using stem cells in clinical practices which includes selecting highly safe stem cells with standard banking procedures. Moreover, the quality and purity of isolated stem cell population have to be concerned and there should be experts monitoring and taking care of every step from the isolation to the storage of stem cells.

Stem Cell for Life Company Limited has provided stem cell banking services for many years with international certifications and accreditations. Our services include umbilical cord blood stem cell banking, adult bone marrow stem cell banking, and adipose tissue stem cell banking. For decades, our team of qualified medical experts including researchers and medical scientists has worked to ensure an international standard of care. At Stem Cell for Life Company Limited, you can rest assured that we will do our best to provide you with the highest safety and quality and most reliable stem cell banking service.

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