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.
Preface; Virological Risks & Benefits of Cord Blood Banking; Mesenchymal Stem Cells & its Role in Regenerative Medicine Applications; Osteogenic Potential of Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells; Public Versus Private Cord Blood Banking:: Ethical Implications; CCR5 Deficient Cord Blood as a Means of Treatment of HIV-1 Infection; Therapeutic Use of Umbilical Cord Blood:: Biology, Banking, & Ethical Issues; Index.
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