Comparison of MSC & EpSC Sources
Although MSCs and EpSCs can be obtained from other sources, there are many benefits of using these cells obtained from cord lining. Furthermore, other than Cordlife, all of the cord blood banks in Hong Kong only can only harvest MSCs from Wharton’s jelly. The table below illustrates some of the many benefits of stem cells obtained from cord lining compared to other sources.
| Parameter | Bone Marrow | FAT | Placenta | Umbilical Cord Wharton's Jelly | Cord Lining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invasiveness | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ease of Processing | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| High Yield | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| MSC Population | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CLEpSC Population | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Age of Stem Cells | Adult | Adult | Mixed (comprising of cells from mother and child) | Infant | Infant |
| Presence of HLA-E/HLA-G* | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Immunosuppressant properties