Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How is cord blood used – what diseases are commonly treated with umbilical cord blood?

April 26, 2017blood Commonly Cord diseases treated umbilical Used

0

Posted

How is cord blood used – what diseases are commonly treated with umbilical cord blood?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Umbilical cord blood can be used for transplants in over 70 different kinds of diseases. The different kinds of diseases are divided into 4 groups namely cancer, blood disorders, metabolic disorders and immune deficiencies. The most common cord blood transplants are for leukaemia, lymphoma and Thalassaemia.