Read the literature for yourself
A curated list of peer-reviewed studies and reviews on Wharton's jelly, umbilical cord tissue, and connective tissue applications. We believe informed patients make better decisions — so here are the sources, grouped by topic.
How to read this page. These links point to independent, third-party research. Listing a study is not a claim that any product is FDA-approved or that you will experience similar results. Some studies discuss cell-based therapies or stem cells that differ from the acellular connective tissue allografts Movera uses for cushioning and structural support (homologous use, FDA-registered, not FDA-approved). Use this as a starting point for your own reading, and discuss anything you find with a licensed provider.
Foundational — Wharton's jelly & umbilical cord tissue
- Human Wharton's Jelly — Cellular Specificity, Stemness Potency, Animal Models, and Current Application in Human Clinical TrialsPMC · National Library of Medicine (opens in new tab)
- Umbilical Cord-Derived Wharton's Jelly for Regenerative Medicine ApplicationsPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Three-Dimensional Electron Microscopy of Human Umbilical Cord Tissue Allograft Pre and Post Processing: A Literature ComparisonJournal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (PDF) (opens in new tab)
- Stem Cell Paracrine Actions and Tissue RegenerationPMC · National Library of Medicine (opens in new tab)
Knee
- Regenerative Medicine Protocol for the Knee: 5-Year DataRegenative Labs (opens in new tab)
- Homologous Use of Allogeneic Umbilical Cord Tissue to Reduce Knee Pain and Improve Knee FunctionPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis with Intraarticular Umbilical Cord-Derived Wharton's Jelly: A Case ReportPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Efficacy of Cryopreserved Human Umbilical Cord Tissue Allografts to Augment Functional and Pain Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis: An Observational StudyMDPI (opens in new tab)
- Intra-articular Injection of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Proof-of-Concept Clinical TrialPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Cartilage Regeneration in Osteoarthritic Patients by Allogeneic Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived MSCs and Hyaluronate Hydrogel (7-Year Follow-Up)PubMed (opens in new tab)
- Articular Cartilage Regeneration with Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cells versus Hyaluronic Acid: A Randomized Controlled TrialPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Increased Knee Cartilage Volume in Degenerative Joint Disease Using Percutaneously Implanted Autologous MSCsPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Current Applications of Growth Factors for Knee Cartilage Repair and Osteoarthritis TreatmentPMC · National Library of Medicine (opens in new tab)
Shoulder, rotator cuff & tendon
- Safety and Efficacy of Wharton's Jelly Connective Tissue Allograft for Rotator Cuff Tears: A Retrospective Observational StudyMDPI · Biomedicines (opens in new tab)
- Cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane and Umbilical Cord Particulate Matrix for Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: A Case SeriesPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Clinical Outcome of Achilles Tendon Repair Using Viable Intact Cryopreserved Umbilical Tissue versus Standard of CarePubMed (opens in new tab)
- Amniotic Tissues for the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciosis and Achilles TendinosisWiley Online Library (opens in new tab)
Nerve, carpal & tarsal tunnel
- Revision Carpal Tunnel Release with Umbilical Cord Allograft: A Four-Year Retrospective Cohort StudyPubMed (opens in new tab)
- Wharton's Jelly Tissue Allograft for Connective Tissue Defects Surrounding Nerves in the Tarsal Tunnel: A Retrospective Case SeriesMDPI (opens in new tab)
- Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Peripheral Nerve RegenerationPMC · National Library of Medicine (opens in new tab)
Spine, sacroiliac joint & hip
- Durability and Efficacy of Cryopreserved Umbilical Cord Tissue Allograft for Cartilage Defects of the Sacroiliac Joint: A Case SeriesMDPI (opens in new tab)
- Autologous Peripheral Blood-Derived Orthobiologics for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Systematic ReviewPMC · National Library of Medicine (opens in new tab)
- Partial Regeneration of the Human Hip via Autologous Bone Marrow Nucleated Cell Transfer: A Case StudyPubMed (opens in new tab)
Mechanisms & related research
Citations reflect independently published research as of early 2026. Inclusion here is for education and does not imply endorsement, equivalence to any specific product, or a guarantee of results. Movera's allografts are FDA-registered, not FDA-approved, and are intended for cushioning and structural support (homologous use only).
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