Changes

Cord blood stem cells are taken from the placenta and umbilical cord after detachment at birth.  These materials have a high concentration in hematopoietic [[stem cells]].  These stem cells are then useful for transplantation later.

'''Cord blood stem cells''' are taken from the placenta and umbilical cord after detachment at birth.  These materials have a high concentration in hematopoietic [[stem cells]].  These stem cells are then useful for transplantation later.

There are public and private cord blood banks to store the core blood. National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) facilitates matching cord blood for particular patients.  Private cord blood banks also exist for use by the donor and his relatives.

There are public and private cord blood banks to store the core blood. National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) facilitates matching cord blood for particular patients.  Private cord blood banks also exist for use by the donor and his relatives.