BALDWIN PARK, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 — StemCyte announced today that its Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Cord Blood therapy (HPC Cord Blood) has officially obtained the Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Long COVID-19 syndrome. StemCyte is one of the few cell therapy companies in the United States to receive the FDA-granted RMAT designation. [Read more…]
South Korea’s SK bioscience Completes Acquisition of Germany’s CDMO IDT Biologika
SK bioscience completed the acquisition of German CDMO company IDT Biologika with over a century of history that enables immediate expansion in revenue and infrastructure.
The company aims to double sales of IDT Biologika by 2028 through new business projects and operational efficiency.
The company will invest in high-growth businesses such as stage cell and gene therapy (CGT) and recombinant vaccine.
SK bioscience will accelerate its global push based on the complementary capabilities of both companies.
Cell Therapy in Asia Erupts with Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Cell therapy in Asia has been gathering momentum over the past several years. Japan accelerated its position as a hub for regenerative medicine research, largely driven by support from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who identified regenerative medicine and cellular therapy as key to the Japan’s strategy to drive economic growth.
China, South Korea, and other Asian nations have also taken measures to support cell therapy development within their borders. [Read more…]
Where Are Stem Cells Found? A Guide to the Different Types of Stem Cells
Did you know that in bone marrow alone, humans can have between 50,000 and 200,000 stem cells?
The use and understanding of stem cells is one of the most promising medical advancements of our time because they might be able to help treat life-threatening or chronic diseases.
But where are stem cells found? Let’s find out. [Read more…]
Dominance of Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) within iPSC Marketplace
Cellular Dynamics International (CDI), a FUJIFILM company, is the largest provider of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) products worldwide. iPSCs are a type of laboratory made stem cell that has significant potential for use within regenerative medicine.
In theory, iPSCs have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, heart diseases, autoimmune diseases, neural decline and more. iPSCs are also being widely implemented for use in drug development and discovery, as well as toxicology screening and personalized medicine.
In this article:
- Life Science Business Unit
- iPSC Market Competitors
- Cellular Dynamics International, Owned by Fujifilm Holdings
- Cellular Dynamics and Shinya Yamanaka
- An Important Player in Stem Cell Research and Therapy
- Use of iPSCs in Drug Development and Discovery
- CDI’s Acquisition by FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
- The Future of FUJIFILM CDI
Cellular Dynamics International and iPSC Therapy
Since September 2016, Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) has been divided into two business units, a Therapeutics Business Unit and a Life Science business unit. CDI’s Therapeutics business unit is focused on developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) based therapies for ocular, cardiac, neural and oncology applications. In contrast, CDI’s Life Science business unit is focused on developing the research products side of the business.
iPSC Market Competitors
In addition to CDI, there are many other companies and organizations that are involved with the development of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) therapies, including but not limited to:
- Ocata Therapeutics
- RIKEN
- Kyoto University and CiRA
- Fate Therapeutics
- Megakaryon Corporation
- Cynata Therapeutics
There are also a number of companies specializing in iPSC product development, including:
- Allele Biotechnology
- ALSTEM Bio
- Applied Biological Materials (ABM)
- Applied StemCell
- Axol Bioscience
- BrainXell
- Cell Applications
- Cellular Dynamics International (a Fujifilm Company)
- EMD Millipore
- Minerva Biotechnologies
- Ncardia (formed through merger of Axiogenesis and Pluriomics)
- Neucyte
- Pluricell Biotech
- REPROCELL
- Sigma Aldrich (provides 350 iPSC lines through partnership with EBiSC)
- STEMCELL Technologies
- Stemgent (iPS Cell Business Unit owned by ReproCELL)
- Takara Bio
- Tempo Bioscience
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- xCell Sciences
- And others
Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics Inc.
Cellular Dynamics International is one of the most important market participants in the iPSC sector, because of its dominance in both iPSC therapies and life science tools.
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