Donor Management & Sourcing
Cord Blood CD34+ Cells: High Viability for Humanized Mouse Models
By: Joanna Wirkus The Rise of Cord Blood CD34+ Cells in Humanized Mouse Models and Cell Therapy Innovation Scientists in the late 1980’s discovered that umbilical cord blood derived stem cells had high proliferative potential and tolerated cryopreservation and thawing (Broxmeyer, 1989). Building on this research, the first report of cord blood derived CD34+ human…
For More InformationOptimizing Gene and Cell Therapy Research by Starting with Properly Sourced Human Bone Marrow Cells
By: Joanna Wirkus Bone Marrow Cells: Critical Tools Driving Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Innovation Surprisingly safe and well tolerated, the first bone marrow biopsy was performed on the shinbone in 1908 by Italian physician Giovanni Ghedini. Today, bone marrow continues to be an important source of information about the health status of individuals with…
For More Information