Research on Stroke Recovery and Human Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

• Mannitol assists with the entry of neurotrophic factors across the blood brain barrier.

• Human umbilical cord stem cells can reduce infarct size and improve function in a rat model for stroke.

• Advantages of human cord blood cells in CNS injuries and disorders

• Greater long term improvement with intravenous delivery to the femoral vein

• Cord blood cells improve recovery in rat models for stroke

• Promoting a comprehensive program in stroke rehabilitation

• Mesenchymal cells may be beneficial to stroke recovery

This information is presented for educational purposes only.