There are 40,000 nucleated stem cells in 1 cc of bone marrow....
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How many SCs are there in 1 cc of bone marrow aspirate?
FAQs for Doctors
How important are cell counts for treatments?
Cell count is directly associated with response in the recipient tissue....
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Where can I find a list of upcoming stem cell meetings?
This portal, the Internet and peer-reviewed medical journals are a great source for upcoming meetings related to stem cells and regenerative medicine....
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How can I learn more about stem cells?
Peer reviewed medical literature contains many articles related to stem cell science and clinical applications. Each year there are a large number of medical meetings related to regenerative medicine and...
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Are there regulatory issues related to stem cell treatment?
In the United States and many places in Europe and Asia, Stem cells that are harvested and then transferred to another area of the patient’s body at the point of...
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What type of stem cell treatments exist?
Stem cells have been used to treat many different diseases. A list of approved stem cell treatments being performed in the United States can be found at www.clinical trials.gov. Many...
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What is Platelet Rich Plasma?
Platelet rich plasma, also known as PRP, is a fluid separated from peripheral blood that contains a high number of platelets and growth factors. PRP has very powerful anti-inflammatory properties...
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Can stem cells be used from one person to another?
Stem cells do not distinguish the self (donor) from the non-self (recipient). Therefore there is no HLA tissue match is required and there have been no cases of rejection....
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Can stem cells be banked / stored for future use?
Stem cells can be cryopreserved for future use. Fat aspirate can also be cryopreserved and later processed for stem cells....
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What is culture expansion?
Isolated stem cells can be grown in the laboratory to increase their number. This technique of increasing the number of stem cells in the lab is defined as culture expansion....
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