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…]