With autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affecting between 1-2% of the population and affecting all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, the condition is becoming of global importance. While the pharma industry has not yet been able to deliver a solution for this disease, the cell therapy industry is now undertaking the challenge. [Read more…]
NeurExo Sciences to Host Teach-in Featuring Michael Chopp, PhD and Pioneering Exosome Technology
— Research indicates exosomes have therapeutic potential for improving recovery after stroke, traumatic brain injury —
ATLANTA and DETROIT, January 23, 2019 – NeurExo Sciences, LLC (NXS), a biopharmaceutical company and subsidiary of NeuroTrauma Sciences, LLC, will be hosting a teach-in event featuring leading exosome researcher, Michael Chopp, Ph.D., Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology and Scientific Director, Neurosciences Institute, Zoltan J. Kovacs Chair of Neuroscience Research at Henry Ford Health System (HFHS), Detroit, and Distinguished Professor of Physics, Oakland University (MI). Dr. Chopp’s presentation will provide a primer and overview of exosomes, small extracellular vesicles that provide a means of mediating intercellular communication. He also will focus on his team’s pioneering technology employing exosomes engineered with enriched microRNA for the purpose of treating neurological disease and injury, including stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). [Read more…]
Stem Cell Medicine Licenses Exosome Technology for Treating Autism From Ramot at Tel Aviv University
MSC-exo Technology Has Potential to Treat Autism Using Novel Intranasal Administration
Preclinical Studies Have Demonstrated a Benefit on Core Autism Symptoms
JERUSALEM, Jan. 2, 2019 — Stem Cell Medicine Ltd. (SCM), a biotechnology company developing new therapies for neurological indications, including mesenchymal stem cells and anti-BMP molecules for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, and gene therapy for the treatment of neuropathic pain, has licensed an innovative exosomes based technology for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric indications, specifically, autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The treatment is based on vesicles, exosomes, derived from adult stem cells (MSC-exo) that are administered intranasally. The technology was developed by Professor Dani Offen, Sackler School of Medicine, Sagol School of Neurosciences Tel Aviv University and was licensed from Ramot, the Business Engagement Center at Tel Aviv University. [Read more…]
Top 4 Most Richly Funded Exosome Startups
In recent months, exosome start-up companies have been the recipients of approximately $386.2 million in investor funding. Clearly, investors are feeling favorable toward companies developing exosome products and there is a growing belief that the industry is poised for growth.
Most Richly Funded Exosome Startups
To date, four companies have dominated the exosome funding world. These companies are:
Exosome Companies | Tiny Exosomes, Enormous Potential
Exosomes are small vesicles ranging from 30-100nm in size that are found in nearly all eukaryotic fluids and facilitate a range of important cellular functions. Although exosomes were discovered more than 30 years ago, it was not until recently that the scientific community began to give credit to exosomes for a range of promising traits.
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