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Mar 23, 2024
Cord blood stem cells hold hidden potential for regenerative medicine
Scientists have discovered a technique that can be used to increase the regenerative properties of stem cells from umbilical cord blood, which could improve the results of bone marrow transplants. A method that improves the functionality of an often overlooked type of stem cell could lead to better treatments for blood disorders.
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Al-Amoodi, A.S., Jiao, K., Li, Y., Malki, J.S., Alghamdi, A., Alghuneim, A., Saera-Vila, A., Habuchi, S. & Merzaban, J.S. (2024). α1,3-Fucosylation Treatment Improves Cord Blood CD34 Negative HSC Navigation. iScience, 108882. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.108882
