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¹Advanced Center for Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India. sruhil009@gmail.com

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Human umbilical cord blood (HUCB) offers a safe and abundant source for stem cell therapy, expanding beyond blood diseases. Preserving HUCB at birth provides a valuable genetic material for future treatments.

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Area of Science:

Regenerative Medicine
Hematology
Cell-based Therapies

Background:

Human umbilical cord blood (HUCB) is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic potential.
Current applications are primarily in hematology and oncology.
Emerging research indicates utility in treating non-hematopoietic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on HUCB.
To assess the potential of HUCB in treating various diseases.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on human umbilical cord blood.
Analysis of current and potential therapeutic applications.

Main Results:

HUCB stem cells (SC) are a viable alternative to bone marrow for blood diseases.
Freezing HUCB at birth preserves genetic material for future use.
HUCB presents advantages in abundance, collection simplicity, and ethical considerations compared to other stem cell sources.

Conclusions:

HUCB is a valuable resource for cell-based therapies.
Further research supports expanding HUCB applications to non-hematopoietic conditions.
HUCB offers a promising, accessible, and ethically sound alternative for regenerative medicine.