The role of WNT and BMP signaling pathways in iPSC to iTenocyte step-wise differentiation for tendon repair

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Research Objective Development-inspired differentiation will enable efficient and specific generation of tenocytes that can repair tendon injury, restore dysfunctional tissue, and prevent long term effects. Impact This study will eliminate…

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A phase I/II study of human placental hematopoietic stem cell derived natural killer cells (CYNK-001) for the treatment of adults with COVID-19

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Therapeutic Candidate or Device Human placental hematopoietic stem cell derived natural killer cells (CYNK-001) Indication SARS-CoV-2 positive patients requiring hospital admission and have any 2 out of 3 symptoms: fever,…

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A Phase 1 Study of ECT-001 Expanded Cord Blood and Myeloablative Regimen with Reduced Toxicity in Patients with Severe Sickle Cell Disease.

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Therapeutic Candidate or Device ECT-001 graft contains more stem and immune cells than conventional cord blood graft, leading to prompt recovery and better outcomes for patients. Indication Severe Sickle Cell…

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Chemically engineered photoreceptors for vision restoration in retinal degeneration associated blindness.

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Research Objective This proposal will develop a cell-based therapy that can restore vision in retinal degeneration associated blindness such as Stargardt disease and age-related macular degeneration. Impact Chemically induced method…

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Human induced pluripotent stem cells-derived glial enriched progenitors for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury

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Research Objective Allogeneic human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived glial enriched progenitor cell therapy to treat mild traumatic brain injury Impact Prior to this study, glial cell-based therapies have never been…

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Inhibitory interneurons derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells to treat stroke

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Research Objective Allogeneic Human induced pluripotent stem cells-derived inhibitory interneuron therapy product encapsulated in a hyaluronan/VEGF nanoparticle hydrogel for the treatment of stroke Impact Previous stem cell-based technologies had poor…

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Assessing the Functional, Immunologic and Microbiologic Characteristics of Human Livers Created in Chimeric Pigs

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Research Objective Generating human liver using pig as a bioreactor Impact The livers produced will be used for transplantation into patients with end-stage liver disease, metabolic disorders, and for metastatic…

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Microgel encapsulated iPSC-derived notochordal cells to treat intervertebral disc degeneration and low back pain

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Research Objective We aim to discover an injectable, rejuvenating treatment for painful intervertebral disc degeneration using microtissue-encapsulated iPSC-derived notochordal cells (iNCs) using large animal model Impact Our treatment candidate may…

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