This article explores leading stem cell centers within the U.S. and worldwide. Read on to learn about this emerging area of medicine. [Read more…]
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a well-characterized population of adult stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types (chondrocytes, osteoblasts, adipocytes, myocytes, and more).
What are Placental Stem Cells and What are They Used For?
What are placental stem cells and what are placental stem cells used for? As placental stem cells get explored for a variety of therapeutic applications, these questions become increasingly important. The opportunity to collect placental stem cells is also a once in a lifetime opportunity. [Read more…]
Do You Know The 5 Types Of Stem Cells?
As you start to learn about stem cells, one of the most common questions to have is, “What types of stem cells exist?” There is not an agreed-upon number of stem cell types, because one can classify stem cells either by differentiation potential (what they can turn into) or by origin (from where they are sourced).
This post is dedicated to explaining the five types of stem cells, based on differentiation potential. [Read more…]
MSCs as a Pivotal Tool for Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, and Tissue Engineering
MSCs have many fascinating properties, including strong immunomodulatory effects, the ability to repair damaged tissues, and the capacity in vitro to differentiate into other cells types. These traits, combined with their easy availability from different sources, has prompted researchers to look at MSCs as promising raw materials for use in cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering, the three pillars of regenerative medicine. The cumulative efforts of scientists, researchers and life science companies have resulted in the development of 10 MSC-based approved therapeutics and 19 MSC-based approved bone matrices. [Read more…]
MSCs as Essential Raw Materials for Regenerative Medicine Products
MSCs are essential raw materials for many regenerative medicine products, including cell-based therapies, engineered tissues, cosmeceutical preparations, exosome products, and cultured meat. As of August 27, 2023, ClinicalTrials.gov lists at least 1,457 registered clinical trials involving MSCs, targeting a variety of indications ranging from graft vs. host disease (GvHD) to macular degeneration to osteoarthritis. Although ten MSC-based therapeutics have been approved for marketing in other parts of the world, the U.S. FDA is yet to approve an MSC product. Nonetheless, given their therapeutic potential for treating many indications and usage across a variety of applications, researchers believe that MSCs will support many important regenerative medicine advances. [Read more…]
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