There is an abundance of clinical applications using human umbilical cord blood (HUCB) as
a source for stem cell populations. Other than haematopoietic progenitors, there are
mesenchymal, endothelial stem cells and neuronal precursors, in varying quantities, that are
found in human umbilical cord blood. These may be useful in diseases such as immune
deficiency and autoimmune disorders. Considering issues of safety, availability, transplant
methodology, rejection and side effects, it is contended that a therapeutic stem cell …