Wharton’s Jelly is a gelatinous substance or connective tissue that surrounds the two arteries and one vein of the umbilical cord. It is largely made up of mucopolysaccharides (hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate). The main function of Wharton’s jelly is to protect the umbilical cord vessels against any compression or constriction.
Key Facts about Umbilical Cord Whartin’s Jelly Stem Cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from Wharton's Jelly are multipotent, meaning they can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat cells. They also have powerful immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
Compared to MSCs from other sources like bone marrow, Wharton's Jelly cells are more primitive, proliferative, and possess longer telomeres.
What are the Benefits of Wharton’s Jelly (WJ) Mesenchymal Stem Cells?
Wharton’s Jelly is unique among connective tissues as it contains Mesenchymal Cells in abundance. The following points suggest why stem cell preservation could be a great option:
- WJ Mesenchymal stem cell benefits are the subject of wide research, and increasing evidence supports their use in regenerative medicine.
- WJ Mesenchymal Stem Cells hold great promise in the treatment of spinal cord, cartilage, brain, and wound injuries, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, multiple sclerosis, heart diseases, Alzheimer's, and diabetes, amongst others.
- They can also secrete bioactive molecules that can modulate the immune response and promote tissue repair.
- WJ Mesenchymal cells are also immune evasive cells that find use in allogenic organ transplantations and graft versus host diseases.
- Research also shows promise in using cord-lining stem cells for potential therapies for blood, immune, and metabolic disorders.
- Rapid proliferation, stable biological properties, and ease of isolation characterise WJ Mesenchymal cells.
- Mesenchymal Cells harvested from Wharton’s Jelly are also much higher in concentration than those obtained from the Umbilical Cord Blood.
Store Your Baby’s Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Cells
At Cryoviva, we provide the best in quality services for umbilical cord preservation through stem cell banking facilities. Cord blood stem cells, and Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells can be extracted, stored, and used for future therapies most safely and reliably. Cryoviva’s Stem Cell Banks hold great potential for utilizing the regenerative and reconstructive benefits of stem cells.
