What is Foreskin?

Foreskin contains many different types of cells, including fibroblasts, stromal cells, progenitor cells, and various types of stem cells. These cells are more advantageous than cells obtained from adult humans because they are younger and have not been exposed to environmental factors.

What Are the Clinical Uses of Cells Obtained from Foreskin?

How is Foreskin Collected?

The circumcision procedure can be performed at any age, but it is typically done shortly after birth, before the baby leaves the hospital. The skin obtained after the procedure is collected in specially prepared sterile solution bottles. After the collection is completed, the foreskin is transferred to a special transfer set and sent to our center for processing and storage.

Foreskins delivered to the laboratory under suitable conditions undergo necessary quality control procedures before being cultured. After the culture process, the cells are prepared for long-term storage. Based on the family’s and physician’s request for application, the desired number of foreskin stem cells are multiplied and transferred to the relevant center under appropriate conditions.

The foreskin stem cells, isolated using a special separation method, are stored in nitrogen tanks at -196 °C for many years, unless the family states otherwise.