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Publication Name World Journal of Stem Cells
Manuscript ID 118404
Country Pakistan
Received
2025-12-31 02:52
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ISSN 1948-0210 (online)
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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
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Umm E Habiba http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6356-2754
Sabiha Shamim http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8397-3646
Funding Agency and Grant Number
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.
Publish Date 2026-04-20 08:05
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; 18(4): 118404

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v18/i4/118404.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v18.i4.118404
Full Article (PDF) WJSC-18-118404-with-cover.pdf
Manuscript File 118404_Auto_Edited_082248.docx
Answering Reviewers 118404-answering-reviewers.pdf
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Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 118404-conflict-of-interest-statement.pdf
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Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 118404-non-native-speakers.pdf
Peer-review Report 118404-peer-reviews.pdf
Journal Editor-in-Chief Review Report 118404-journal-editor-in-chief.pdf
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Scientific Editor Work List 118404-scientific-editor-work-list.pdf
CrossCheck Report 118404-crosscheck-report.pdf