Abstract
Objective: Address the origin of umbilical stem cells, practical use, advantages, disadvantages and the process from registration tofunding in donation banks in Brazil. Bibliographic review: The analysis deals with the therapeutic use of umbilical stem cells with a focuson the Brazilian reality. Through the studies, it was evidenced that there are countless benefits, highlighting the easy accessibility andthe unnecessary total compatibility between donor and recipient. On the other hand, they have the disadvantage of being limited topeople weighing 50 kg due to the restriction of the amount of captured cell. With regard to donation banks, the public network of Brazil, BrasilCord, stands out, which is recognized for the safety and efficacy of the transplants performed. Final considerations: Given theabove, it is concluded the importance of stem cell transplantation of the umbilical cord, highlighting its superiority when compared toconventional autologous transplants in the treatment of various diseases and the role of the Unified Health System (SUS) inguaranteeing effective collection and processing of cells.