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Can the baby’s stem cells be used for a sibling or other family members?

April 26, 2017baby family members sibling stem cells Used

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Can the baby’s stem cells be used for a sibling or other family members?

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Stem cells from a baby are a perfect match only for the baby or for an identical twin, and can be used for a sibling or other family member if the “matching” is acceptable. Cord blood stem cells can be safely used with up to a 50% mismatch. Medical research also shows that receiving stem cells from a related donor confers a greater likelihood of survival and reduced likelihood of severe transplant-related complications.