BioVoice News July 2017 Issue 2 Volume 2 | Page 69

The combination developed by the scientists consists of a modified version of polyethylene glycol and a reactive block copolymer of poly [(2-dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate] and poly (N-isopropyl acrylamide). The two compounds react and form a hydrogel in less than four minutes. APOLLO & RMS REGROW BRING FIRST OF ITS KIND CELL THERAPY FOR ORTHOPEDIC PATIENTS TO INDIA Apollo Hospitals has partnered with RMS REGROW, the first ‘Make in India’ Company in Cell Therapy Technology, to offer two new Regenerative Medicine Cell Therapy products- Ossron™ and Chondron® for bone and cartilage problems, respectively. The two products will address unmet clinical needs in the orthopaedic market with respect to sports injuries, accidents and alternate to hip replacements and knee replacements for a young arthritic knee. In an exclusive tie up between Apollo Hospitals and RMS Regrow, the treatment therapy will be made available across all Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Spectra Hospitals and Apollo clinics in India. The joint statement by the companies stated that the Ossron and Chondron are the results of a dedicated research team at REGROW. The two products are innovative proprietary and patented technology which has been developed for both the products following the regulatory guidelines. Through several clinical trials and evaluation studies over 8 years, the company has achieved the market authorization for the two cell therapy products. who is one of the researchers involved in the development mentioned, “The new hydrogel also leaves no byproduct. Hence, it is biocompatible. Further, it is biodegradable making it well suited for wound healing and tissue regeneration”. As an exclusive offering, Apollo Hospitals will create a platform for orthopaedic doctors to practice Regenerative Medicine efficiently by conducting live surgical workshops, CME’s for doctors and conferences (national and international). BIOVOICENEWS.COM 69