Mesoblast (ASX:MSB; Nasdaq:MESO) is developing and commercializing allogeneic cellular medicines to treat serious and life-threatening inflammatory diseases with significant, unmet medical needs.
The Company's Phase 3 off-the-shelf mesenchymal lineage cell product candidates are:
• RYONCIL™ (remestemcel-L) for steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (acute GVHD)
• Remestemcel-L for moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19 infection
• REVASCOR® for advanced chronic heart failure, and
• MPC-06-ID for chronic low back pain due to degenerative disc disease.
The Company’s proprietary manufacturing processes yield industrial-scale, cryopreserved, off-the-shelf, cellular medicines. These cell therapies, with defined pharmaceutical release criteria, are planned to be readily available to patients worldwide.
Mesoblast’s approach to product development is to ensure rigorous scientific investigations are performed with well-characterized cell populations in order to understand mechanisms of action for each potential indication. Extensive preclinical translational studies guide clinical trials that are structured to meet stringent safety and efficacy criteria set by international regulatory agencies. All trials are conducted under the continuing review of independent Data Safety Monitoring Boards comprised of independent medical experts and statisticians.
Mesoblast has an extensive patent portfolio comprising approximately 1,000 patents and patent applications with protection extending through 2040 in all major markets. This intellectual property portfolio covers composition of matter, manufacturing, and therapeutic applications of mesenchymal lineage cells. The Company believes this patent estate provides strong global protection.
Athersys is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with a growing pipeline of highly differentiated, potential best in class therapeutics to treat significant and life-threatening diseases. We are engaged in the discovery and development of innovative new medicines designed to extend and enhance the quality of human life. Through the application of our proprietary technologies, we have established a pipeline of therapeutic product development programs in multiple disease areas. This pipeline includes both stem cell therapy and pharmaceuticals.
Tissue Regenix is a leading medical devices company in the field of regenerative medicine. Tissue Regenix was formed in 2006 when it was spun-out from the University of Leeds, UK. The company's patented decellularisation ('dCELL®') technology removes DNA and other cellular material from animal and human soft tissue leaving an acellular tissue scaffold which is not rejected by the patient's body and can then be used to repair diseased or worn out body parts. Current applications address many critical clinical needs such as sports medicine, heart valve replacement and wound care.
In November 2012 Tissue Regenix Group plc set up a subsidiary company in the United States - 'Tissue Regenix Wound Care Inc.', rebranded 'TRX BioSurgery' in February 2018. January 2016 saw the establishment of joint venture GBM-V, a multi- tissue bank based in Rostock, Germany.
In August 2017 Tissue Regenix acquired CellRight Technologies®, a biotech company that specializes in regenerative medicine and is dedicated to the development of innovative osteoinductive and wound care scaffolds that enhance healing opportunities of defects created by trauma and disease. CellRight's human osteobiologics may be used in spine, trauma, general orthopedic, foot & ankle, dental, and sports medicine surgical procedures.