Newborn Stem Cell Preservation FAQs
Both cord blood and cord tissue are rich sources of newborn stem cells. Stem cells are the body’s “master cells,” helping to build organ tissues, blood, and the immune system. Cord blood predominantly contains hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which have the potential to become blood and immune system cells. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can form bone, cartilage, and other types of connective tissue cells and are predominantly found in the cord tissue.