Month: June 2021

Clinical Applications of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

While next generation cell-based treatments like CAR-T immunotherapies have been the source of much excitement and clinical investment in recent years, cellular therapies have a long, established history in the clinic.  Bone marrow (BM) or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been the standard of care to treat a variety of blood and immune system diseases […]

Written by on June 17, 2021

FAQ Series: What is the difference between Buffy Coat and Leukapheresis?

Welcome to the first installment of the FAQ series here on the AllCells blog where we will answer some key questions relating to hematological tissue products. Today, we will unpack the difference between buffy coat isolation and leukapheresis from peripheral blood. Let’s start with some definitions:   BUFFY COAT – a cellular fraction containing platelets […]

Written by on June 2, 2021