"the [mesenchymal stem cell] approach has some limitations, including that they can cause an immune response in the recipient that limits the therapy’s efficacy and safety."
"Exosomes are small vesicles released from cells that carry a variety of molecules, including DNA and proteins, to other nearby cells. They can be collected from a variety of sources, but umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a rich source of them."
"Among the cargo in UCB exosomes are stem-cell-derived substances, as well as anti-aging factors. As such, these exosomes could offer the same therapeutic benefits of stem cells, but are more easily collected and have a lower risk of causing immune reactions."
PNT article: Tiny vesicles from umbilical cord blood may have therapeutic benefit.
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Research paper (open access): Umbilical cord blood-derived exosomes attenuate dopaminergic neuron damage of Parkinson's disease mouse model.
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