Citius receives FDA Response on Pre-IND application for its induced mesenchymal stem cells (iMSCs) to treat ARDS induced by COVID-19
FDA provides specific guidelines to study iPSC-derived MSCs, preparing Citius to submit an IND application for its iMSC therapy
The Citius iMSC is an allogeneic MSC product manufactured by expanding material from a master cell bank
Orca Bio Raises $192M Series D to Develop High Precision Allogenic Cell Therapies
Company aims to safely and effectively regenerate a healthy blood and immune system for patients with hematological malignancies, genetic diseases and autoimmune disorders
High precision cell therapies manufactured by Orca Bio have the potential to replace conventional bone marrow transplants and expand the eligible patient population
Cynata to Launch World’s First Phase 3 Trial with an iPSC-Derived Cell Therapeutic
With an anticipated enrollment of 440 patients, it will be the world’s largest trial ever completed with an iPSC-derived cell therapeutic.
It’s official. Australian stem cell company Cynata Therapeutics is preparing to test its iPSC-derived cell therapeutic, CYP 004, in a Phase 3 clinical trial enrolling up to 440 patients.
Led by the University of Sydney and funded by the Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the historic trial will assess whether Cynata’s cell therapeutic, CYP-004, has the capacity to improve patient outcomes in osteoarthritis (OA).
CYP-004 is an allogeneic, iPSC-derived mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) product derived using Cynata’s proprietary Cymerus™ technology. [Read more…]
Aspire Health Science Receives IND Approval to Test ACT-20 Cellular Therapy Against COVID-19 Pneumonia
Aspire Health Science Announces U.S. FDA approval of IND application regarding testing proprietary ACT-20 Cellular Therapy against COVID-19 Pneumonia and a partnering opportunity for Biotech Companies and Investors.
FibroGenesis Reports COVID-19 Breakthrough Using Fibroblast Cell Therapy (Pre-Clinical Trial Phase)
PneumoBlast™ Reduces Pathology and Lung Fluid Accumulation in Model of COVID-19
HOUSTON, May 21, 2020 — FibroGenesis announced significant efficacy of its PneumoBlast™ product in an animal model of lung inflammation which resembles COVID-19. Mice immune systems were stimulated to enter hyper-activation mode, which causes symptoms similar to COVID-19. Once COVID-19 simulation was achieved, administration of PneumoBlast™ resulted in significant reduction in lung fluid accumulation. Additionally, reduction was observed from infiltration of inflammatory cells, as well as suppression of chemical mediators such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), which are associated with poor survival in COVID-19 patients. [Read more…]
