Category Archives: Embyonic Stem Cells

The Developing Embyronic Stem Cell Clinical Landscape

ES cell biopsy from blastocyst. Continue reading

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Geron Bolsters Extensive Embryonic Stem Cell Patent Estate

Geron yesterday announced the issuance of US patent #7,326,572, helping to extend their patent protection around their embryonic stem (ES) cell platform technology in the area of treating type 1 diabetes. Currently, Geron owns an exclusive license from the Wisconsin … Continue reading

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FDA Proactively Addresses Embryonic Stem Cell Safety Testing

The FDA has scheduled an April 10, 2008 meeting to “discuss scientific considerations for safety testing for cellular therapy products derived from human embryonic stem cells.” This meeting will be followed by another meeting on April 11 that will “discuss … Continue reading

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Geron publishes data suggesting that Embyonic Stem Cells may not need long term immunosuppression

An interesting study was published this week in the Journal of Neuroimmunology spurring a press release from Geron that stated “GERON’S HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM (ES) CELL-BASED THERAPEUTIC FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY EVADES DIRECT ATTACK BY THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM”. The … Continue reading

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