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

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

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In this video, Lisa Fortier gives a talk on perinatal tissues, discussing their commonalities, misconceptions, and potential therapeutic properties. She emphasizes that perinatal tissues should not be considered as stem cell therapies, as they do not contain enough stem cells to make a significant impact. Fortier also mentions that certain perinatal tissues, such as amnion, have shown immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, which may contribute to their symptomatic relief. She highlights the importance of using accredited tissue bank sources to ensure safety. Fortier concludes by discussing amniotic membrane, which has shown promising evidence in clinical trials for knee osteoarthritis and cartilage repair through its immunomodulatory effects.

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Lisa Fortier, M.D.

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perinatal tissues

stem cell therapies

immunomodulatory properties

anti-inflammatory properties

amniotic membrane