CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 12, 2021 — Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a genome editing company, announced preclinical data on its progress in the development of novel engineered induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived natural killer cells (iNKs) for the treatment of cancer. In the presentation, the Company showed a new method to achieve high-levels of expression of CD16 and Interleukin-15 (IL-15) in iNK cells by using the Company’s proprietary CRISPR/Cas12a-mediated SLEEK (SeLection by Essential-gene Exon Knock-in) technology to simultaneously knock-in both functional genes. The modifications resulted in improved serial tumor killing and dramatically increased NK cell persistence. [Read more…]
Cord Blood
Because cord blood present within a newborn’s umbilical is rich with stem cells, it can be collected and stored for future medical use.
Cord for Life®, Inc. Announces Cord Blood Clinical Trial Phase I Trial for the Treatment of Lower Back Pain of the Sacroiliac Joint
Altamonte Springs, FL, October 29, 2021 — Cord for Life®, a full-service cord blood bank with over 25 years of experience, today announced plans to conduct a clinical trial to treat lower back pain arising from the Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) using a biological therapeutic derived from umbilical cord blood. [Read more…]
Cord Blood Bank Cryoviva Singapore Continues Geographic Expansion with Entry into Bahrian
Singapore, Sep 7, 2021 – Local family cord blood bank Cryoviva Singapore is continuing with its rapid geographic growth plans with an entry into the Bahrain market. This latest new market entry closely follows Cryoviva establishing a footprint in Dubai to serve couples in the UAE that are on the family way. [Read more…]
Largest European Cord Blood Bank Acquires Majority Ownership of Smart Cells Holdings
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FamiCord Group is investing in a stem cell bank owned by Smart Cells Holdings Limited, UK, acquiring 84.2% of shares.
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After the transaction, FamiCord Group will store 610,000 samples belonging to over 450,000 families.
WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 31, 2021 — Polski Bank Komórek Macierzystych S.A. (PBKM), which leads the international FamiCord Group, Europe’s largest stem cell bank, signed a transaction agreement with shareholders of Smart Cells Holdings Limited, based in London UK. [Read more…]
The Best Cord Blood Bank of 2023: Which One Should You Choose?
After choosing a name for your newborn, the next decision you’ll need to make is whether or not you want to save their cord blood. It’s a choice you will need to make swiftly, as the window to successfully store your child’s cord blood and cord tissue is a relatively small one.
While there is a lot of information available for expecting parents, sifting through all the options to find the best cord blood bank can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not exactly familiar with all the terms and technology. [Read more…]
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