The umbilical cord (UC) serves as a nutrient system during development. It is what sustains new life throughout pregnancy. UC is composed of a jelly-like substance that is designed to protect the 3 enclosed blood vessels. It is a very rich source of regenerative cells that have been shown to have far superior health benefits than any adult source of regenerative cells.
A rich source of umbilical cord lining stem cells (ULSCs)1 with properties that are designed to be used for autoimmune diseases amongst other hard to treat diseases.
1. Gonzalez et al. An efficient approach to isolation and characterization of pre and postnatal umbilical cord lining regenerative cells for clinical applications. Cell Transplant 19: 1439–1449.
