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DesignCell accelerates extracellular vesicle platform research through MOU with METACOM

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • DesignCell and METACOM signed an MOU on extracellular vesicle technology research and commercialization.
  • The companies will examine commercialization prospects and jointly pursue market communication while advancing early-stage research on separation, purification, characterization and production processes.
  • The work covers extracellular vesicles derived from stem cells, animal tissues and, for less regulated applications, plants.

DesignCell is accelerating basic research into extracellular vesicles, partnering with METACOM to examine their potential in regenerative medicine and drug delivery.

The two companies signed an MOU covering extracellular vesicle technology research and commercialization. They will review whether research and development results can be commercialized and will work together on market communications.

Extracellular vesicles are tiny particles with a lipid bilayer membrane that cells release into their surroundings. They contain biological materials and can interact with other cells. The biotechnology industry has increasingly focused on them as research materials for regenerative medicine, biomarkers and drug delivery.

DesignCell plans to use extracellular vesicle technologies derived from stem cells and animal tissues to explore functional candidate materials. It will proceed through early research stages, including separation and purification, characterization and review of production processes. The company also noted that plant-derived extracellular vesicles face relatively lower regulatory barriers and could be used as cosmetic ingredients.

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