Cryo-Cell International, Inc. engages in cellular processing and cryogenic cellular storage, with a focus on the collection and preservation of umbilical cord (U-Cord) blood stem cells for family use. Its Menstrual Stem Cell technology allows women to store their own menstrual stem cells, which regenerative capabilities as stem cells from umbilical cord blood or bone marrow. The company offers menstrual stem cell service to capture self-renewing stem cells, and processes and cryopreserves them for cellular therapies and potential treatment of various life threatening diseases, such as stroke, heart disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and ischemic wounds. Its services also include reproductive tissue storage service, which includes storage of cryopreserved embryos, oocyctes, and sperm; and cord tissue service, which stores a section of the umbilical cord tissue for use in regenerative medicine research of potential therapies for various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. The company markets its cord blood stem cell preservation services directly to expectant parents, as well as by distributing information through obstetricians, pediatricians, childbirth educators, certified nurse-midwives, and other related healthcare professionals. It stores approximately 275,000 cord blood specimens worldwide. The company holds research and development agreement with Saneron CCEL Therapeutics, Inc. to collaborate on research utilizing the company’s menstrual stem cell technology in pre-clinical models for certain neurological diseases and disorders. Cryo-Cell International, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida.

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