2023 Specialty Day Access Pass-Perinatal Tissues: Umbilical Cord Blood, Amniotic Membrane, Placental Cells

Perinatal Tissues: Umbilical Cord Blood, Amniotic Membrane, Placental Cells

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Lisa Fortier discussed perinatal tissues like amnion and umbilical cord blood, emphasizing they contain minimal stem cells and should not be considered true stem cell therapies. Instead, their benefits likely stem from immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show amnion products, despite lacking live cells, provide symptomatic relief in osteoarthritis through increased IL-10, IL-1RA, and tissue inhibitors, reducing inflammation and cartilage degradation. Cord blood is rich in platelets and immune cells but shows no regenerative use in orthopedics. Caution is urged due to infection risks, recommending use from accredited sources. Overall, amnion offers promising multi-modal therapeutic effects, though human data remain early.

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Keywords

perinatal tissues

amnion

umbilical cord blood

immunomodulatory properties

osteoarthritis treatment