Keio Univ: World’s First iPS Cell Transplantation for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment:
Keio University:
“Nerve cells made from iPS cells are transplanted and treated in patients with SCI”
Announced that the world’s first surgery was successful.
Keio University School of Medicine
Professor Hideyuki Okano
Professor Masaya Nakamura
As a clinical study
In the spinal cord of patients within 4 weeks after spinal cord injury,
Nerve cells made from iPS cells,
Surgery to inject 2 million pieces,
It means that I went there last December.
The patient’s course is good and we plan to observe safety and efficacy over the next year.
Independent Committee Judgment:
If the independent committee “determines that it is okay to continue based on patient data”,
After April, we will recruit a second patient and aim for surgery.
Confirmation of safety in clinical studies:
In this clinical study, we will confirm the safety in 4 cases including this time.
Research by Professor Okano:
Professor Okano has been studying the treatment of spinal cord injuries for over 20 years.
He says, “It’s still the first case, but I’m glad I finished it safely. I will continue my research.”
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC136K00T10C22A1000000/