Future directions for stem cell Banking
                     Future Directions for 
Stem Cell Banking
ADVANTAGES OF UMBILICAL CORD STEM CELLS
Future Directions for Stem Cell Banking
 Stem cell banking is the process by which stem cells are obtained for use in treating 
various diseases. 
 The cells are usually taken out of the patient's own bone marrow. It is possible to 
harvest stem cells from the blood or bone marrow. 
 As a future source of stem cells for the baby, umbilical cords were saved.
Future Directions for Stem Cell Banking
 Stem cells are primitive cells that can differentiate a variety of specific types of cells, 
or develop into them.
 There are various types of stem cells based on their origin and differentiating ability. 
 
 Research is underway to determine whether stem cell therapy can be useful in 
treating a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's 
disease, and injury to the spinal cord. 
Future Directions for Stem Cell Banking
 Stem cells are cells that can develop into many different or specialized types of cells. 
 Stem cells can be considered as primitive, "unspecialized" cells capable of dividing 
and transforming the body's specialized cells such as liver cells, muscle cells, blood 
cells, and other functional cells. 
 Stem cells are called "undifferentiated" cells because they have not yet committed 
themselves to a path of development that will form a specific tissue or organ. 
Future Directions for Stem Cell 
Banking
 Due to their potential to regenerate and repair damaged tissue, stem cells are an 
exciting area in medicine.
 Some current therapies, such as bone marrow transplantation, are already using 
stem cells and their potential for damaged tissue regeneration. 
 Other therapies under investigation involve transplanting stem cells into a damaged 
part of the body and directing them into healthy tissue to grow and differentiate. 
Future Directions for Stem Cell Banking
 Scientists and physicians investigate the use of stem cells to treat a wide range of 
diseases and injuries in therapies. 
 A number of factors need to be considered in order for a stem cell therapy to be 
successful. It is necessary to select the appropriate type of stem cell and match the 
stem cells to the recipient so that they are not destroyed by the immune system of 
the recipient. 
 Developing a system to effectively deliver stem cells to the desired location in the 
body is also critical. 
Future Directions for Stem Cell 
Banking
 The use of stem cells to regenerate damaged or diseased tissue under many 
conditions is currently being investigated by researchers. 
 Finally, the development of methods for controlling stem cell banking and ensuring 
that they develop into the desired type of tissue is critical to any stem cell therapy 
being successful.