Stem Cell therapy

The foundation for all connective tissue in the human body is collagen. It is one of the most widely distributed and concentrated substances in the musculoskeletal system. Your “house” is a foundation of skin, joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and even. bone. All of these elements are collagen based.

Wharton's Jelly, a connective tissue found in the umbilical cord, is primarily composed of mesenchymal stem cells and various extracellular matrix components such as collagen, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and sulfated proteoglycans. It boasts the highest concentration of mesenchymal stem cells per milliliter compared toother tissues rich in extracellular matrix components. Additionally, Wharton's Jelly contains clinically significant growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular vesicles. The advantages of Wharton's Jelly stem from its abundant extracellular matrix components, including collagen types I, III, and V, elastin, and fibronectin, which serve as a natural scaffold facilitating cellular adhesion. While primarily providing cushioning and structural support to the umbilical cord, Wharton's Jelly also offers a natural source of long-chain hyaluronic acid and numerous cytokines and growth factors. Notably, placental tissues, including Wharton's Jelly, are considered "immune privileged" due to their low likelihood of triggering an immune response, reducing the risk of adverse reactions.

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