translated from Spanish: Umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells and has a practical application: transplantation

the director of the laboratory for processing and Cryopreservation of BCU Bioprocrearte, Orlando Etchegoyen (MN 10557), explained that “the blood of the co cord is very rich in stem cells and has a practical application which is transplantation, with potential future cure diseases.”

“Save cells does not have a biological insurance, but a possibility more than successfully treat a disease.” It is like putting a little health in the time machine”, defined”. Moreover, here there is no place for ethical or religious debate because it is a fabric that pulls away”, expanded. “Etchegoyen explained how is the guardian of blood and umbilical cord tissue process:”at the time of birth, once baby goes into the hands of the neonatologist, begins with the collection of blood that runs for 10 minutes”.” Then, once the birth occurs, all the cord is cut and is placed in a vial with a means of transport. 48 hours before going to the lab and stands at minus 196 degrees Celsius. “” To lace it sectioned it and becomes partial digestion and be Cryopreserved also in nitrogen “, he added.” A prescription is required for the release and know which institution will take to defrost. So simple”, completed. He said that “with this practice not assumes any risk because it is a fabric that is discarded and that does not cause damage to the baby or MOM”.

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