June 26, 2020, HOUSTON — Celltex, a Houston, Texas-based biotechnology company, announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with the Company’s Investigational New Drug application (IND 22055) to investigate the Prophylactic Efficacy of Autologous Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (AdMSCs) Against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). [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).
AASCP to Host Safety Panel with FDA Participation During Live Virtual Congress
Stem cells applications are expanding at an accelerating rate, with a search of the world’s largest clinical trial database (ClinicalTrials.gov) revealing that at least 7,797 trials now involve stem cell products or their derivatives. As the world’s largest database of clinical trials, this figure likely contains approximately three-quarters of clinical trials worldwide ― making the total count even higher.
In addition to stem cell products, a growing market has evolved for a diverse range of regenerative medicine products, including cellular therapies, immunotherapies, exosome therapies, biomaterials, tissue engineered products (TEPs), biologics, and more. [Read more…]
American Academy of Stem Cell Physicians To Host 1st Virtual Congress & Safety Panel (August 1-2, 2020)
While COVID-19 has caused many events to be rescheduled, a highly anticipated and sought after American Academy of Stem Cell Physicians (AASCP) meeting is back by popular demand. Over August 1-2, 2020, the AASCP will host its first virtual congress, allowing for wide-scale participation at an unprecedented scale. The Academy is expecting 5,000 attendees, as the program will be broadcasting internationally.
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MSCs, The Most Suitable Cells for COVID-19?
Since the outbreak of the new type of coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) in December 2019, the scientific community has been working fervently to develop treatments to combat the disease. Globally, scientists are exploring every potential weapon to suppress the global threat. Approaches under investigation include vaccines, medications, combination therapies, and perhaps most interestingly, living therapies with promising cell types such as natural killer (NK) cells, stem cells and exosomes. [Read more…]
