Neurogenic hydrogel stimulation of stem cells to regenerate radiation-damaged salivary glands

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Grant Award Details

Grant Number:
TRAN1-15330
Investigator(s):
Disease Focus:
Human Stem Cell Use:
Award Value:
$2,312,021
Status:
Active

Grant Application Details

Application Title:

Neurogenic hydrogel stimulation of stem cells to regenerate radiation-damaged salivary glands

Public Abstract:
Translational Candidate

Ceviginate is a neuromimetic encapsulated in a hydrogel

Area of Impact

Dry mouth as a result of injury to the salivary glands by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer

Mechanism of Action

Regenerate damaged salivary gland tissue through neurogenic stimulation of stem cells

Unmet Medical Need

Current treatment options for dry mouth/xerostomia, such as oral pills and rinses, merely alleviate symptoms but fail to address the underlying cause of dry mouth. With no regenerative treatments available, this medical condition is irreversible.

Project Objective

pre-IND meeting

Major Proposed Activities

  • Safety and dosing study in a large animal model
  • Production of R&D grade Ceviginate, development and validation of quality controls/analytical protocols, and packaging stability testing, aging

  • Develop First in Human (FIH) Clinical Trial Design
Statement of Benefit to California:
Our mission is to overcome xerostomia or dry mouth through restoring salivary gland function. With no regenerative treatments available, xerostomia is irreversible. Based on this unmet need, we are developing a long-term therapeutic treatment to restore salivary flow through activating salivary gland regeneration. This will be the first regenerative treatment for this medical condition and gives cancer survivors and their families the chance to restore their quality of life.