US Cell Therapy Market to Hit $498 Million by 2012 Says New Report

Jan. 28, 2011 - PRLog -- The report “Cell therapy” available at http://www.piribo.com/publications/therapeutic/cell_therapy.html describes and evaluates cell therapy technologies and methods, which have already started to play an important role in the practice of medicine. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is replacing the old fashioned bone marrow transplants. Role of cells in drug discovery is also described. Cell therapy is bound to become a part of medical practice. The US stem cells therapy market has shown remarkable growth since 2005 when the first stem cell product was introduced in the market. The stem cell therapy market in the US is expected to grow at a CAGR of 38% during 2009-2012 to reach around US$ 498 Million by 2012.

The 964 page report casts on the current controversy of embryonic sources of stem cells and comparison with adult sources. Other sources of stem cells such as the placenta, cord blood and fat removed by liposuction are also discussed. Stem cells can also be genetically modified prior to transplantation.

Cell therapy technologies overlap with those of gene therapy, cancer vaccines, drug delivery, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Pharmaceutical applications of stem cells including those in drug discovery are also described. Various types of cells used, methods of preparation and culture, encapsulation and genetic engineering of cells are discussed. Sources of cells, both human and animal (xenotransplantation) are discussed. Methods of delivery of cell therapy range from injections to surgical implantation using special devices.

The report “Cell therapy” is available from Piribo at:
http://www.piribo.com/publications/therapeutic/cell_thera...

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