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).

Sentien Biotechnologies Does First Subject with Ex Vivo MSC Therapy Against COVID-19

December 3, 2020 By Cade Hildreth (CEO) Leave a Comment

Sentien Biotechnologies Does First Subject in a Phase 1/2 Trial of its Ex Vivo MSC Therapy Against Severe COVID-19 at the University of New Mexico Hospital.

LEXINGTON, MA, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 — Sentien Biotechnologies, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel approaches to cell therapy, announced that the first subject has been enrolled in its Phase 1/2 study of SBI-101 for the treatment of severe COVID-19 at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital. SBI-101, Sentien’s innovative cell-based therapy, is being evaluated in COVID-19 patients suffering from both acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). [Read more…]

Forever Labs, Is It Worth $7,000 to Save Cells from Your Younger Self?

November 1, 2020 By Cade Hildreth (CEO) 1 Comment

Forever Labs is one of the first companies worldwide to offer stem cell storage for adults. Interestingly, there is a prolific market for the storage of newborn tissues, including umbilical cord blood, umbilical tissue, and placental blood and tissue. [Read more…]

Do Stem Cell Treatments For Arthritis Work? Get the Facts.

October 17, 2020 By Cade Hildreth (CEO) 1 Comment

Can stem cell treatment for arthritis bring relief to those suffering from the disease?

From the dawn of history to present day, the swelling and aching of joints rank as one of the most troublesome indicators of age. As connective tissue breaks down over time, the result is stiffening, pain and immobility. While some are luckier than others, few seem to escape it entirely – which is why stem cell treatment for arthritis is appealing to so many. [Read more…]

What are Placental Stem Cells and What are They Used For?

October 4, 2020 By Cade Hildreth (CEO) Leave a Comment

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…]

Diversifying Cord Blood Banking through Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Storage

August 1, 2020 By Cade Hildreth (CEO) 1 Comment

The global cord blood banking industry has been rapidly maturing in recent years. In part, this has been caused by changes in processing, storage, and transplantation technologies. These changes require executives and industry decision-makers to have a firm understanding of emerging trends.

One of the most notable cord blood industry trends has been a diversification of services. Put simply, cord blood banks are becoming diversified stem cell biobanks. [Read more…]