Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs), have been used in cell therapy for treatment of various inflammatory conditions. Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) engineered MSCs have the potential to create an MSCs with higher immunosuppression activity and in-vivo persistence.
Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases
ProGel is a platform technology with a diverse spectrum of drug payloads, such as steroids, statins, antioxidants, opioids, chemotherapeutics, and hormones. Ensign Pharmaceutical’s initial product focuses on managing osteoarthritis pain, incorporating a potent steroid, dexamethasone, into the formulation.
A critical component of normal esophageal function is a protective epithelial barrier that prevents damage to the underlying tissue due to outside environment exposure such as foreign antigens and microorganisms.
It has been proposed that prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), known as the principal proinflammatory prostaglandin, is implicated in pain response and also plays a role in inflammatory diseases.
The search for better analgesics has focused on non-addictive alternatives. Agmatine, the decarboxylated product of arginine, is a potential candidate for novel therapeutics.
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis weakens the regulation of lubricin gene and increases shear stress within the joints.