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Stem cells are the undifferentiated cells having a unique capability to transform into any kind of specialized cells. It can differentiate into any type of cell and help to regenerate the tissues or organs of the body. visit, https://www.cordlifeindia.com/blog/importance-stem-cell-banking-expectant-parents/
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Types of Stem cells • Totipotent Stem cells • Pluripotent Stem Cells • Multipotent Stem Cells • Oligopotent Stem Cells • Unipotent Stem Cells There are 5 type of Stem Cells
1. Totipotent Stem cells • The ability to differentiate into any type of cell in the body.
2. Pluripotent Stem Cells • Embryonic stem cells and fetal stem cells are 2 types of pluripotent stem cells
3. Multipotent Stem Cells • Have the ability to differentiate into a limited number of specialized stem cells
4. Oligopotent Stem Cells • Have the ability to differentiate into a just a few types of cell
5. Unipotent Stem Cells • Have unlimited reproductive capabilities but can only differentiate into a single type of cell of tissue
How Are Stem Cells Collected? Stem Cell can be collected in two ways
How are stem cells collected? Autologous Transplant^: An autologous stem cell transplant uses healthy blood stem cells from your own body to replace your diseased or damaged bone marrow. An autologous stem cell transplant is also called an autologous bone marrow transplant. Using cells from your own body during your stem cell transplant offers some advantages over stem cells from a donor. For example, you don't need to worry about incompatibility between the donor's cells and your own cells if you have an autologous stem cell transplant.
How are stem cells collected? Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant*: A procedure in which a patient receives healthy blood-forming cells (stem cells) from a donor to replace their own stem cells that have been destroyed by treatment with radiation or high doses of chemotherapy. In an allogeneic stem cell transplant, the healthy stem cells may come from the blood or bone marrow of a related donor who is not an identical twin of the patient or from an unrelated donor who is genetically similar to the patient. An allogeneic stem cell transplant is most often used to treat blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and certain types of blood or immune system disorders.
Where Can Stem Cells Be Collected From? Bone Marrow:
Where Can Stem Cells Be Collected From? Umbilical Cord:
Where Can Stem Cells Be Collected From? Fat Tissue:
Reference: • https://www.cordlifeindia.com/stem-cell-collection • cancercenter.com/treatment-options/hematologic-oncology/autologus-stem-cell-transplant • lls.org/treatment/types-of-treatment/stem-cell-transplantation/allogeneic-stem-cell-transplantation • ^ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/autologous-stem-cell-transplant/pyc-20384859 • * https://www.cancercenter.com/treatment-options/hematologic-oncology/autologus-stem-cell-transplant