Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, Axiogenesis is one of a small number of companies specializing in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) products. The company also has an American subsidiary that was founded in 2014 and is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since its launch, the company has grown into a market leader for in vitro models of healthy and diseased cell types and tissue. [Read more…]
What Stem Cell Events Am I Attending?
Each year, companies must decide on the best stem cell events to attend, among the dozens that are offered worldwide.
This is a major decision, because attendance requires a significant investment of time, energy, and money. However, conferences are an AWESOME spot to network, showcase your products, and stay up-to-date on the latest stem cell research.
Recently, I was asked what stem cell conferences I plan to attend yet in 2016. It’s an easy answer.
Here are three stem cell events that you should check out and put on your calendar. [Read more…]
Who, What, and When MSC Research is Getting Funded – Grant Rate Analysis
Similar to analyzing clinical trial data, patents, and scientific publication rates, it is valuable to consider trends in grant rate data. Previously, the U.S. federal government operated an online tool called CRISP (“Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects”). It was a searchable database of federally funded biomedical research projects conducted at universities, hospitals, and other U.S. research institutions.
The database was maintained by the Office of Extramural Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and allowed users to search the CRISP interface for grants funding for specific types of scientific research, using text-based search terms. [Read more…]
Mesoblast Securing IP Portfolio for Use of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells
Mesoblast has been granted a key patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for use of its Mesenchymal Precursor Cells (MPCs) in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Mesoblast is global company that specializes in developing cell-based therapies that utilize mesenchymal precursor cells (MPCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
The Company’s patent portfolio in the United States for the treatment of RA and related conditions “comprises the newly and recently granted patents, US 9,381,216 and US 9,265,796, which cover treatment of rheumatic diseases by administration of STRO-1 positive MPCs.”
According to Dr. Allan Gibofsky, Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, “The trial used standardized parameters consistent with United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance for RA product development. Importantly, there was consistency observed in the dose-related responses for clinical symptoms, physical function and disease activity parameters at 12 weeks in line with the trial’s pre-specified efficacy endpoints.”
To learn more, view the Mesoblast press announcement.
Key Market Leaders for Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Storage
In addition to cord tissue storage, many cord blood banks are now investigating the addition of adipose-derived stem cell storage.
It is a logical product extension for cord blood banks, given that a range of collection, processing, and storage equipment is already present within the facility.
Additionally, conversion costs to allow for adipose-derived stem cell storage can be as low as USD $100,000 to $150,000.
The conversion of a cord blood facility to be able to offer adipose-derived stem cell storage can be efficiently accomplished through collaboration with a specialist in the area of adipose tissue extraction and storage.
Companies such as American Cryostem in the United States have been willing to partner with cord blood banks to assist them with adding adipose-derived MSC storage as a service.
Leading Companies Offering Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Storage
Below is an analysis of both diversified cord blood banks and specialty companies that currently offer adipose-derived stem cell storage. [Read more…]
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