Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Umbilical Cord

Stem Cells Umbilical cord stem cells are a valuable form of stem cells that are derived from a newborn baby's umbilical cord, shortly after birth. These cells have the potential to develop into a wide range of different cells, including heart, kidney, brain, and other tissues. They also have the ability to self-ren…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-5657 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Stem Cells Umbilical cord stem cells are a valuable form of stem cells that are derived from a newborn baby's umbilical cord, shortly after birth. These cells have the potential to develop into a wide range of different cells, including heart, kidney, brain, and other tissues. They also have the ability to self-renew and multiply, meaning they can be used to repair certain damages or diseases in the patient's body. This makes umbilical cord stem cells a powerful form of regenerative medicine that can provide treatments for various diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and more. Additionally, umbilical cord stem cells can be easily collected, stored and used in the future, making them a promising tool for stem cell research.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Umbilical Cord, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Embryology (ISSN 3070-5657).

Journal editorial board
Kei-ichiro Ishiguro · Japan Colin Ockleford · United Kingdom Thimios Mitsiadis · Switzerland

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