title: Stem cell transplants at childbirth.
abstract: Autologous transplantation of stem cells is a natural phenomenon at birth in mammals via the umbilical cord. Here, we discuss that a delay in the cord clamping may increase stem cell supply to the baby, thereby allowing an innate stem cell therapy that can render acute benefits in the case of neonatal disease, as well as long-term benefits against age-related diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33612, USA. psanberg@health.usf.edu
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Sanberg
authors.forename: Dong-Hyuk
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Cesar V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Borlongan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003250:Constriction; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000166:cytology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D036801:Parturition; D011247:Pregnancy; D013234:Stem Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery