Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after childbirth. It is rich in Haematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs), which are versatile cells often described as the “raw material” that can generate blood cells such as red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Unfortunately, it is often discarded instead of being collected for cord blood banking.
Cord blood is precious because it can only be collected non-invasively at birth for cord blood banking, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for future treatment of potential blood-related diseases.
Leukaemia
Thalassaemia
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Blood-Related Diseases Treated
Immune System Disorders
Retinoblastoma
Lymphoma
Leukaemia
Thalassaemia
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Immune System Disorders
Retinoblastoma
Lymphoma
Blood-Related Diseases Treated
Cord blood can be reprogrammed to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). These iPSCs possess the remarkable ability to generate more than 200 human cell types. In addition, cord blood also contains natural killer (NK) cells, which act as the body’s first line of defence by identifying and eliminating infected, mutated and senescent cells.
Cord blood is always a 100% match to the baby as it is derived from its umbilical cord. Cord blood banking also benefits close family members with a 50% match to the baby's parents and a 25% match to siblings of the same set of parents due to substantial genetic compatibility.
From the first transplant in 1988 to the end of November 2024, 85,000 people have been given a new lease on life because of cord blood transplants. As of September 2023, there are 800,000 units cord blood stored in public banks and 8.1 million units in private banks.
Umbilical cord stem cell storage starts the moment your child is born. It is quick and does not physically involve the mother and baby, only the soon-to-be-discarded umbilical cord.
As Malaysia’s leading cord blood storage entity, we are committed to preserving the health of your children and family through cord blood banking and using cutting-edge research and technology to develop better use of stem cells to save lives.
We do not want scientific jargon to be in the way of you understanding the enormous health benefits and protection that cell and gene technology can bring to you and your family. Direct your questions to us. We look forward to answering them.
