Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Amniotic stem cells are mesenchymal stem cells obtained from the amniotic tissue that surrounds a baby. Amniotic stem cells are the healthiest and most potent adult stem cells, representing a biological age of '0' that has not been exposed to aging or disease. They can only be harvested once from the placenta naturally expelled during childbirth; because they are an irreplaceable biological resource that can never be obtained again if this opportunity is missed, storage at the time of birth is essential.

Cord blood banking stores hematopoietic stem cells primarily used to treat blood disorders such as leukemia and anemia. Amniotic stem cell banking stores mesenchymal stem cells used to regenerate damaged tissue such as nerves, skin, cartilage, and muscle. Cord blood is typically used only once, whereas amniotic stem cells can be utilized multiple times through cultivation.

None at all. After the baby is born and the umbilical cord is cut, only the amniotic membrane is separated from the naturally expelled placenta. Since this is performed after the entire birth is complete, it has no impact on the existing delivery process whatsoever — a completely non-invasive, zero-risk procedure with 0% pain or additional risk for both mother and baby.

Fundamentally, since they are the child's own cells, they are the safest resource for the child. In addition, amniotic stem cells express a special protein (HLA-G) that evades immune rejection, making them very low in immunogenicity. Therefore, they have the potential to be widely utilized as a family medical asset for the health of the entire family, including not only the child but also parents, grandparents, and siblings who share the genes.

Yes, they will be safe. Stem cells are stored in ultra-low temperature liquid nitrogen tanks at -196°C, maintaining a 'state where time has stopped' where all biological activity is halted. In particular, NatureCell possesses unrivaled technology that has actually verified that amniotic stem cells stored for over 10 years survive and culture perfectly when thawed.

NatureCell is a KOSDAQ-listed bio-specialized company that develops actual stem cell therapeutics and leads global clinical trials. We protect precious life resources with the utmost safety through our outstanding technology, which obtained the world's first three accelerated approvals (JointStem) from the U.S. FDA, and state-of-the-art facilities that meet the standards of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and GMP.