Publication Name	World Journal of Stem Cells
Manuscript ID	118404
Country	Pakistan

Category	Developmental Biology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Anatomy, function, biomechanics, and regenerative properties of Wharton’s jelly in the umbilical cord
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Umm E Habiba, David Lawrence Greene and Sabiha Shamim
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Corresponding Author	Sabiha Shamim, Researcher, Department of Research and Development, R3 Medical Research, Office 1B, First Floor, Jahangir Multiplex, Golra Mor H-13, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan. sabiha@r3stemcell.com
Key Words	Wharton’s jelly; Biomechanical; Anatomy; Mesenchymal stem cells; Umbilical cord
Core Tip	In this review, the authors examine the basic anatomical features of Wharton’s jelly in an umbilical cord, how its components and structure correlate with its function during the gestation period, the latest reported clinical uses of mesenchymal stem cells derived from Wharton’s jelly, and their future potential applications in tandem with other technologies and therapies.
Citation	Habiba UE, Greene DL, Shamim S. Anatomy, function, biomechanics, and regenerative properties of Wharton’s jelly in the umbilical cord. World J Stem Cells 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-31 02:52
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-31 02:53
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-12 08:34
Return for Revision	2026-01-12 08:34
Revised	2026-01-21 11:57
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-22 11:43
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-24 02:56
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief	2026-02-27 03:14
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-11 03:49
Articles in Press	2026-03-11 03:49
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ISSN	1948-0210 (online)
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