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ReviewStem cells and cloning : advances and applications2024

Advancements in Umbilical Cord Biobanking: A Comprehensive Review of Current Trends and Future Prospects.

Sahar AlOraibi, Sebastien Taurin, Sfoug Alshammary

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Review in Stem cells and cloning : advances and applications, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Sahar AlOraibiMolecular Medicine Department, Princess Al Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine, Genetics, and Hereditary Diseases, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
Sebastien TaurinMolecular Medicine Department, Princess Al Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine, Genetics, and Hereditary Diseases, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
Sfoug AlshammaryMolecular Medicine Department, Princess Al Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine, Genetics, and Hereditary Diseases, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.ORCID 0000-0002-2622-8201

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biobanking has emerged as a transformative concept in advancing the medical field, particularly with the exponential growth of umbilical cord (UC) biobanking in recent decades. UC blood and tissue provide a rich source of primitive hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for clinical transplantation, offering distinct advantages over alternative adult stem cell sources. However, to fully realize the therapeutic potential of UC-derived stem cells and establish a comprehensive global UC-biobanking network, it is imperative to optimize and standardize UC processing, cryopreservation methods, quality control protocols, and regulatory frameworks, alongside developing effective consent provisions. This review aims to comprehensively explore recent advancements in UC biobanking, focusing on the establishment of rigorous safety and quality control procedures, the standardization of biobanking operations, and the optimization and automation of UC processing and cryopreservation techniques. Additionally, the review examines the expanded clinical applications of UC stem cells, addresses the challenges associated with umbilical cord biobanking and UC-derived stem cell therapies, and discusses the promising role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing various operational aspects of biobanking, streamlining data processing, and improving data analysis accuracy while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. By addressing these critical areas, this review seeks to provide insights into the future direction of UC biobanking and its potential to significantly impact regenerative medicine.

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artificial intelligencecryopreservationhematopoietic stem cellsmesenchymal stem cellsumbilical cord biobanking

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PMID39655226
PMCPMC11626973

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