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Recent Patents on Engineering

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ISSN (Print): 1872-2121
ISSN (Online): 2212-4047

Devices for Umbilical Cord Blood Collection

Author(s): Kok K. Tan, Kok Z. Tang and Sunan Huang

Volume 1, Issue 1, 2007

Page: [89 - 94] Pages: 6

DOI: 10.2174/187221207779814734

Abstract

Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is an increasingly important and rich source of stem cells. These cells can be used for the treatment of many deadly diseases, including cancers, immune and genetic disorders. It also provides a readily available source of stem cells for transplantation purposes. In this paper, we review the literature published that reflects the designs of UCB collection apparatus in order to obtain stem cells.

Keywords: Placenta, umbilical cord blood collection, stem cells


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