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cord blood stem cells Umbilical cord blood Hematology A therapeutic 'agent' containing concentrated hematopoietic stem cells for Pts with BM depleted–'wiped out' by disease; they are transfused into HLA-identical
siblings and used to reconstitute the BM of Pts with Fanconi's anemia, aplastic anemia, leukemia, X-linked lymphoproliferative disorder, severe thalassemia and chemotherapy and RT effects. Cf Cord cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Find out what diseases are currently treated by cord blood stem cells. Cord blood stem cells can be used to treat leukemia and other cancers in the same way that bone marrow is used, with a much less chance of rejection. Umbilical cord blood stem cells are useful for some therapeutic purposes and as a potential source of stem cells," board member Dr. |
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