Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are a type of adult stem cell with great regenerative. With the unique ability to self-renew and differentiate into multiple cell types, MSCs have become a fundamental option in developing advanced treatments for a variety of chronic and degenerative diseases. MSCs can be isolated from various tissues, bone marrow, adipose and umbilical cord, with each source offering unique advantages for therapeutic use.
Among these sources, the human umbilical cord (UC) is often suggested as a highly promising and ethically proper source of MSCs. The collection procedure of UC-MSCs is completely non-invasive and it poses no risk to the mother or new born, making it an ideal and sustainable source.