What is Wharton’s Jelly
Wharton’s Jelly is a gelatinous substance. Its main function is to insulate and protect the umbilical cord in the womb.
Wharton’s Jelly is named after the 17th-century English anatomist who first discovered it, Thomas Wharton. Since then, it has become a focal point of current medical research.
Researchers, scientists, and doctors are interested in Wharton’s Jelly because it contains some of the highest levels of human cellular tissue products in human anatomy.
Wharton’s jelly is the main connective tissue found within the umbilical cord – the narrow, tube-like structure that connects a developing fetus with its mother’s placenta.
A thick, gelatinous substance made primarily of collagen, its main job is to provide cushioning and protection for the umbilical cord’s three blood vessels by preventing the cord from becoming compressed or bent. It also supports the umbilical vessels’ ability to deliver oxygen, blood sugar, and amino acids to a developing fetus [*].
How is it collected
Isolation of cells from Wharton’s jelly may be performed with the use of two different methods, namely, explant method or enzymatic digestion. In both cases, the umbilical epithelium and vessels are initially removed, while the residual tissue is mechanically fragmented. The tissue pieces are placed directly on the culture vessel in the explant method, which results in the cell outgrowth on the plastic surface. In the enzymatic method, the tissue pieces are first digested in the enzymatic solution, and after that the cells released from the tissue are centrifuged, suspended in the culture medium, and seeded in the culture vessels.
How it works
Wharton’s Jelly is a flowable tissue transplant that is packed with high concentrations of Stem Cells, the bodies powerful regenerating force.
Collagen, the bodies most abundant protein made up of amino acids and peptides, it literally glues our bones, cartilage and blood vessels together and enables our tissue to grow, mature and move. Hyaluronic Acid which helps lubricate, grow cartilage and reduce inflammation. Proteoglycans which are core proteins that help with tissue connectivity and healing. Wharton’s Jelly has vast amounts of anti-inflammatory molecules that help to alleviate pain.
In many cases our bodies can avoid the surgical repair, speed healing and regenerate the damaged joint.