International Stem Cell Banking Initiative

The ISCF Stem Cell Banking Initiative (ISCBI)is co-ordinated by the UK Stem Cell Bank. It aims to create a global network of stem cell banks through support for existing banks and by encouraging the development of new banks in member countries. It will help stem cell banks to share knowledge about ethical and regulatory issues in member countries andassist in the development of an agreed set of international minimum standards for banking, characterisation and testing, thereby creating a solid ethical framework for international stem cell banking and research

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The global leader in personal stem cell banking

The global leader in personal stem cell banking Access your own personal stem cells in the United States today with American Cell Technology (ACT). ACT has revolutionized both adult and newborn stem cell banking offering clients access to billions of their own stem cells throughout their lifetime. The youngest personal cells accessible are those in your body today.

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Fundamental Principles of Stem Cell Banking – PubMed

Stem cells are highly promising resources for application in cell therapy, regenerative medicine, drug discovery, toxicology and developmental biology research. Stem cell banks have been increasingly established all over the world in order to preserve their cellular characteristics, prevent contamination and deterioration, and facilitate their effective use in basic and translational research, as well as current and future clinical application. Standardization and quality control during banking procedures are essential to allow researchers from different labs to compare their results and to develop safe and effective new therapies. Furthermore, many stem cells come from once-in-a-life time tissues. Cord blood for example, thrown away in the past, can be used to treat many diseases such as blood cancers nowadays.

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Cell Bank Production – ATCC

The cell bank can only be as good as the cells from which it was developed, especially for primary cell and stem cell storage banks. ATCC has a robust process, protocols, and a team of scientists in place for accessioning the right type of materials. Your cell banking starting materials can come from the following sources:

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