Thursday, October 25, 2007

Osiris Therapeutics Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial Evaluating Prochymal(TM) for Type 1 Diabetes

Source: Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.
Date: October 25, 2007

Summary:

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. announced the initiation of a Phase II clinical trial evaluating Prochymal, a stem cell therapy, as a treatment for type 1 diabetes. Through a partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the organization has provided $4 million in funding to support the development of Prochymal as a treatment for the preservation of insulin production in patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus.