In this book, the authors discuss cord blood banks and banking, the ethical issues involved and the risks and benefits. Topics include the virological risks and benefits of cord blood banking; mesenchymal stem cells and their role in regenerative medicine applications; osteogenic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells; public versus private cord blood banking; CCR5 deficient cord blood as a means of treatment for HIV-1 infection; and the therapeutic use of umbilical cord blood.
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Format PDF ● Pages 175 ● ISBN 9781626180734 ● Editor Lisandra Vanostrand ● Publisher Nova Science Publishers ● Published 2013 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7222692 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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