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[The current status and future aspects of umbilical cord blood banking system in Japan]

Y Kodera1

  • 1Japanese Red Cross Nagoya First Hospital, Bone Marrow Transplantation Center.

Rinsho Byori. the Japanese Journal of Clinical Pathology
|September 4, 1999
PubMed

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Japan has established nine local umbilical cord blood banks since 1995. A national cord blood banking system is now being developed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Public Health
  • Biotechnology

Context:

  • The development of non-governmental umbilical cord blood banks in Japan began in 1995.
  • Nine regional cord blood banks have been established across Hokkaido, Kanto, Tokai, Kinki, and Kyusyu districts.
  • Experiences from organizing local banks and collecting cord blood cell transplantation data informed this initiative.

Purpose:

  • To establish a national cord blood banking system in Japan.
  • To centralize and enhance cord blood collection and storage infrastructure.
  • To support advancements in cord blood cell transplantation research and application.

Summary:

  • Since 1995, Japan has seen the establishment of nine regional umbilical cord blood banks.
  • Data collection on cord blood cell transplantation has been ongoing.
  • The Ministry of Health and Welfare is launching a national cord blood banking system.

Impact:

  • This national system aims to improve access to cord blood for transplantation.
  • It is expected to facilitate further research and clinical applications of cord blood stem cells.
  • The initiative represents a significant step in Japan's public health and biotechnology infrastructure.

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