Why store cord tissue as well as cord blood?

Both products have different types of cells, which have the potential for different types of treatment. Cord blood is a rich source of (haemopoietic stem cells or HSCs) and other types of immune cells. Cord tissue contains mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which form into bone, cartilage, muscle and tendon. MSCs have qualities that dampen the immune system and reduce inflammation. These two cell groups (HSCs and MSCs) have different roles in the body, therefore lead to the potential for different treatments.