Understanding Cord Blood and Tissues Basics

In this highly-evolving world, the technology in the field of medical science is soaring and making most diseases curable. One such revolution in the medical field is stem cell therapy, which utilizes the power of tiny cord blood stem cells to regenerate new cells and boost tissue repair.

However, how is that possible? Let's learn more about the basics of cord blood and tissue.

What is Cord Blood?

Umbilical cord blood is blood that is rich in stem cells, and it remains in the placenta and the attached umbilical cord after birth. The umbilical cord is an important organ that connects the growing baby to the placenta in the womb. It comprises one vein that carries the oxygenated blood to the baby and two arteries that carry away the deoxygenated blood and waste material.

Cord blood stem cells contain red and white blood cells, along with platelets and plasma. It comprises hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic stem cells that can regenerate all the cells found in the body and also cells in the immune system.

It contains mesenchymal stem cells and tiny embryonic-like stem cells, which can mature into different types of tissue cells, like nerve tissues, sensory organs, cartilage, skin, and bone.

What is Cord Tissue?

The umbilical cord is of utmost importance as it comprises veins and arteries that supply the oxygen and nutrients to support the healthy development of the fetus. Now, to protect the veins and arteries from getting compressed and affected, the cord is surrounded with Wharton's Jelly.

The Wharton's Jelly contains cord tissue, which contains blood vessels with a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). This surrounding tissue comprises other types of cells, like epithelial and endothelial stem cells.

Why Invest in Cord Tissue and Cord Blood Preservation?

The stem cells extracted and collected from umbilical cord blood and tissue can regenerate new cells in your blood and immune system. The new healthy cells replace the damaged and old cells, promoting recovery from different diseases.

Cord blood benefits include the treatment of different diseases, like lymphomas, myelomas, leukemia, and myeloproliferative syndrome. Besides, cord tissue can treat leukemias, along with anemias, lymphomas, and inherited metabolic disorders.

Take the First Step Towards a Healthy Future with Cryoviva!

At Cryoviva, our cord tissue banking facility utilizes world-class technology to collect, process, and preserve umbilical cord blood. We are one of the facilities in India to adopt FACT and AABB-accredited Swiss Technology, SEPAX. Schedule an appointment today with Cryoviva experts for cord blood preservation.