What is Cord Blood Banking?
There are so many type of Blood Banks
in the world i.e. platetets bank, RBC
bank, etc. in this view you are aware
that one blood bank is also popular in the world is known as CORD BLOOD
BANK.
Cord blood banking involves
collecting of the blood from within the umbilical cord after the birth of the
baby and storing it for future use. Don’t be alarmed by hearing this. The
collection process is simple and pain free and is usually done within 10
minutes of giving birth. After collection the cord blood is processed and
cryopreserved.
Cryopreservation is the process
of cooling cells or whole tissues to sub-zero temperatures. The cord blood
banking involves two types public and private banking. The public banking
method is supported by the medical community. Here there is no charge and the
cord blood is used for future research purposes or for persons who need it.
Private cord blood banking involves a fee which is usually high and it can be
said as a form of biological insurance.
Okay! So far we saw the banking
details now what does cord blood contain? It contains stem cells which are cells
found mainly in the bone marrow and it is capable of developing into red
blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The cord blood cells are used in
the treatment of blood and immune system related genetic disorders, cancers and
blood disorders. Cord blood is used in regenerative medicine where stem cells
form the cornerstone of the study.
Now scientists are studying of how to use
cord blood in the treating conditions like brain injury, type 2 diabetes,
stroke and hearing loss.
Research continues to discover the answer for cord blood usage in type 1
diabetes, cardiovascular repair and central nervous system upkeep.
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