Umbilical Cord Stem Cells and GvHD: New Hope from a Clinical Trial
The Challenge of GvHD Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is one of the most serious complications of allogeneic stem cell transplantation.The acute, steroid-refractory form (aGvHD) is particularly dangerous, often life-threatening, and difficult to manage with conventional therapies. Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hUC-MSCs) MSCs are adult stem cells with strong immunomodulatory properties, able to regulate immune activity […]
Pulmonary Fibrosis: New Perspectives from Nebulized Umbilical Cord Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by abnormal thickening of lung tissue, severely impairing breathing. Current therapies are limited: they can only slow progression but do not address the root cause.A new approach using extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSC-EVs) administered via nebulization offers promising prospects for more […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: New Perspectives from Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation and damage to multiple organs.Current therapies aim to control symptoms and prevent flare-ups, but they are not always effective for every patient.Recent research has focused on innovative strategies, including the use of the secretome derived from […]
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells: A New Frontier in Treating Aging Frailty
With the rise of life expectancy, aging frailty has become a global healthcare challenge. It is a complex condition marked by reduced physiological reserve, muscle loss and weakness, and greater vulnerability to external stressors. To date, there are no approved drugs for this syndrome: current approaches are limited to nutrition programs and physical exercise. A […]
Umbilical Cord Blood and Cerebral Palsy: Australia Approves First Treatment Outside Clinical Trials
In Australia, only 13 children have received experimental therapy with umbilical cord blood stem cells for cerebral palsy. But Zara is the first child to receive an infusion of her own cord blood cells outside a clinical trial. This milestone marks progress in regenerative medicine and underlines the importance of cord blood preservation at birth. […]
Regenerating the Endometrium with Umbilical Cord Stem Cells: A New Hope for Fertility
One of the most challenging causes of female infertility is refractory thin endometrium, a condition in which the uterine lining fails to thicken enough to allow embryo implantation. A typical example is Asherman’s syndrome, characterized by intrauterine adhesions following gynecological surgery or infections. Even after hormonal or surgical therapies, many women still face poor outcomes. […]
Dry Eye: New Perspectives from a Stem Cell-Based Eye Drop
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a chronic condition characterized by insufficient tear production, tear film instability, and ocular surface inflammation. Symptoms include burning, itching, foreign body sensation, photophobia, and blurred vision. In cases resistant to conventional therapies, the discomfort can become particularly disabling. A recent clinical trial tested for the first time the use of […]
Repairing Nerves with Stem Cells: New Hopes for Severe Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial plexus injuries are among the most complex and disabling conditions in neurology and surgery. In the most severe cases, when all the main branches are damaged – a condition known as total brachial plexus injury – the function of the shoulder, arm, and hand can be completely lost.Today, however, scientific research is opening promising […]
Ticino reactivates cord blood donation thanks to the hybrid bank model and partnership with EOC
September 5, 2025 – Thanks to a partnership between EOC and SSCB Swiss Stem Cells Biotech SA in Vacallo, umbilical cord blood stem cells from mothers giving birth in Ticino can now be preserved in our canton not only for private family use but also for solidarity donation. The first phase of the pilot project […]
Stem Cell Transplant: a new combination with cord blood shows promise for blood cancers
A recent study published in The Lancet Haematology compared two transplant approaches for treating leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders, showing that a new combination could significantly improve patient survival. BackgroundHematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a life-saving therapy for many blood cancer patients. When a fully matched donor is unavailable, a partially matched family donor […]
