Cell therapy was recently described as “One of the most promising new fields of science and medicine,” by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. He went on to state that cell therapy and regenerative medicine “…hold significant promise for transformative and potentially curative treatments for some of humanity’s most troubling and intractable maladies.” In the FDA statement issued August 28th, Gottlieb also revealed that the U.S. regulator is looking improve upon its approval process for cell therapies. [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).
Pluristem Granted Key U.S. Patent for Skeletal Muscle Regeneration – a Meaningful Asset Ahead of Upcoming Phase III Femoral Neck Fracture Study
- Patent relates to the use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) for muscle regeneration following muscle injury
- Pivotal Phase III study to take place in U.S. and Europe to support recovery from hip fracture
HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:PSTI) (TASE:PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent titled, “Skeletal muscle regeneration using mesenchymal system cells.” This key patent, which has already been granted in Europe, Hong Kong and Israel, addresses the use of MSCs for skeletal muscle regeneration used either directly after, or shortly after, post-surgical muscle injury.
The Company received positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicine Agency (EMA) for the proposed study design and endpoints of its Phase III trial for the treatment of muscle recovery following arthroplasty for hip fracture. This planned study was recently awarded an $8.7 million grant by the Horizon 2020 program, the European Union’s largest research and innovation program. If successful, Pluristem plans to use the study results to achieve marketing approval in both the U.S. and Europe. [Read more…]
Cynata Therapeutics Releases Investor Presentation Featuring Operational Progress
Melbourne, Australia; 15 November 2017: Australian stem cell and regenerative medicine company, Cynata Therapeutics Limited (ASX: CYP), is pleased to release a new investor presentation to be presented at a series of upcoming institutional investor meetings.
Paul Wotton (Cynata Chairman) and Ross Macdonald (Cynata CEO) will be meeting with a series of new and existing institutional investors prior to the upcoming AGM on November 17.
Cynata Therapeutics provides investors with excellent exposure to a rapidly growing regenerative medicine and stem cell sector via its patented CymerusTM technology, a platform able to manufacture mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) at a commercial scale. The new investor presentation highlights Cynata Therapeutics’ compelling investment case and provides information about the Company’s progress. [Read more…]
Enrollment of First Cohort Completed with Eighth Participant Dosed in Cynata’s World First Clinical Trial
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 15, 2017 — Australian stem cell and regenerative medicine company, Cynata Therapeutics Limited (ASX:CYP), is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the clinical trial of its lead Cymerus™ mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) product CYP-001. [Read more…]
Top 5 Cord Blood Industry Influencers
Below are our awards for the top five cord blood industry influencers worldwide.
These individuals are all renowned industry experts, innovative thought leaders, and highly sought after speakers, advisors, and board members. Their opinions on cord blood banking topics can substantially alter public perception.
Congrats to those on this list!
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