The blood cells of the umbilical cord have an unlimited ability to multiply and transform into any cell of the body. Therefore, they can replace the damaged parts of any human organs and organ systems. As technology develops, the range of medical use of stem cells will continuously increase, as the replacement of damaged cells will alleviate most diseases. There are currently more than 7,000 scientific studies underway in the field of stem cell treatment. Depending on the results of these studies, soon, umbilical blood stem cells might be used in the following diseases:
- Neurological diseases such as cerebral palsy, autism, traumatic spine and brain injuries, ischemic brain injuries, neurodegenerative diseases
- Liver diseases, including cirrhosis, liver failure, and metabolic liver diseases.
- Pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- Vascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, heart failure
- Orthopedic conditions, bone and cartilage regeneration, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and bone fractures.