Common use of Other Alternatives Clause in Contracts

Other Alternatives. I understand that other sources of stem cells exist, including bone marrow and peripheral blood, and that stem cells harvested from these sources have been used successfully to treat the same diseases. In the future, other ways of treating these diseases may be found, so that these cord blood cells may not be useful. While bone marrow is currently the most common source of stem cells, collecting stem cells from bone marrow, requires an invasive procedure and carries the risk of infection and surgical complications. Should a stem cell donor be needed later, finding a suitable match can be lengthy or unsuccessful.