stem cells

Cytokine Cocktail Recipe For Muscle Stem Cells

A cocktail of four cytokines could make muscle stem cells more readily available to treat muscle atrophy and injuries.

Generon’s Recombinant IL-22 Receives US FDA Clearance For Phase IIa Trials

Following a successful Phase I study, Generon is moving its recombinant antibody F-652 to Phase IIa trials in collaboration with the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Green Cross To Build New Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility In China

The new Green Cross cell therapy manufacturing facility will be located at the Guian New Area in the Guizhou province.

Stem Cell-Based Drug Granted Chinese Patent

The bone marrow-based drug is indicated for the treatment of critical limb ischemia, a common complication of diabetes.

Keeping Mammalian Sperm Production Flowing

The maintainance of stem cells during mouse spermatogenesis depends on hierarchical differences in response to retinoic acid, study says.

CiRA & Takeda Undertake US$267 Million iPS Collaboration

The ten-year research collaboration to be hosted at Takeda's Shonan Research Center will focus on developing clinical applications for iPS cells.

CBMG Raises US$19.6 Million With Private Placement Offering

The proceeds raised will be used to advance clinical trials of CBMG's lymphoma drugs and therapeutic platforms.

Editor’s Note – April 2015 Print Magazine

Check out our exclusive interviews with Takeda's Dr. Tachi Yamada and RIKEN's Professor Masayo Takahashi in the April 2015 print magazine!

The Dual Role Of Histone Acetylation In Stem Cells

The H3K9Ac epigenetic mark has contrasting effects at different stages of stem cell differentiation, study shows.