Cryo-Cell to Present Cutting-Edge Stem Cell Research at Global Regenerative Science Conferences
10 Setembro 2008 - 9:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
Company Presents Data on Menstrual Stem Cells at International
Forums on Anti-Aging, Transfusion Medicine & Cellular Therapy
OLDSMAR, Fla., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cryo-Cell
International will present cutting edge research on menstrual stem
cells (known as MenSCs) during two global scientific conferences
this fall: The European Conference on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic
Medicine (ECAAAM), September 11-14 in Dusseldorf, Germany, and the
Annual Meeting of the AABB (Advancing Transfusion Medicine and
Cellular Therapy Worldwide), October 4-7 in Montreal, Canada.
"These meetings are important opportunities for us to engage in
scientific dialogue about the promise of our menstrual blood stem
cells, specifically demonstrating their potential future
applicability in a wide area of therapeutics and medicine," said
Julie Allickson, Ph.D., Vice President of Laboratory Operations and
Research and Development at Cryo-Cell. During the ECAAAM
conference, Cryo-Cell will address how early research is suggesting
a role for these important stem cells in anti-aging medicine. The
meeting will cover advances in anti-aging and aesthetic medicine
technologies, and will highlight innovative new developments in
stem cell therapies. The AABB meeting in October will showcase
advances in blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular and
related biologic therapies. Cryo-Cell's extensive experience in
cord blood banking and novel MenSC research and development will
contribute to the discussions in advancing transfusion practices
and improving patient outcomes. Cryo-Cell will also be presenting
data related to the proliferative capacity of MenSCs. Cryo-Cell
International continues to build a robust intellectual property
(IP) portfolio on MenSCs while expanding its fast-emerging network
of global research partnerships. Early studies of the stem cells in
menstrual blood have confirmed that they have the capability to
differentiate rapidly and plentifully into important cells, such as
bone, cartilage, fat, nerve and cardiogenic cells. These are
non-controversial adult stem cells that are easy to extract and
cause no pain to the donor, making them an important and
potentially valuable alternative to other stem cell sources. With
additional studies, the use of these cells may lead to treatments
for a number of serious diseases, such as stroke, Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's disease. The cells may even one day be used for
customized anti-aging or sports medicine treatments. Cryo-Cell's
C'elle(SM) service, which was first introduced in November, 2007,
is the first available product that enables women to collect
menstrual flow containing stem cells, which can then be
cryogenically preserved in a manner similar to stem cells from
umbilical cord blood. About Cryo-Cell International, Inc. (OTCBB:
CCEL.OB) Based in Oldsmar, Florida, with over 155,000 clients
worldwide, Cryo-Cell is one of the largest and most established
family cord blood banks. ISO 9001:2000 certified and accredited by
the AABB, Cryo-Cell operates in a state- of-the-art Good
Manufacturing Practice and Good Tissue Practice (cGMP/cGTP)-
compliant facility. Cryo-Cell is a publicly traded company. OTC
Bulletin Board Symbol: CCEL. For more information, please call
1-800-STOR-CELL (1-800-786- 7235) or visit
http://www.cryo-cell.com/. Forward-Looking Statement Statements
wherein the terms "believes", "intends", "projects" or "expects" as
used are intended to reflect "forward-looking statements" of the
Company. The information contained herein is subject to various
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the results anticipated in such
forward-looking statements or paragraphs, many of which are outside
the control of the Company. These uncertainties and other factors
include the uncertainty of market acceptance of any potential
service offerings relating to types of stem cells other than cord
blood stem cells, including the C'elle service, given that
menstrual stem cells and other new stem cells have not yet been
used in human therapies, and treatment applications using such stem
cells are not likely to be developed and commercialized for many
years and are subject to further research and development; the need
for additional development and testing before determining the
ultimate commercial value of the Company's intellectual property
relating to the menstrual stem cells; the need to complete certain
developments, including completion of clinical validation and
testing, before any new process other than C'elle can be
commercialized, and the Company's development of its final business
and economic model in offering any such service; any adverse effect
or limitations caused by recent increases in government regulation
of stem cell storage facilities; any increased competition in our
business; any decrease or slowdown in the number of people seeking
to store umbilical cord blood stem cells or decrease in the number
of people paying annual storage fees; any adverse impacts on our
revenue or operating margins due to the costs associated with
increased growth in our business, including the possibility of
unanticipated costs relating to the operation of our new facility;
any technological breakthrough or medical breakthrough that would
render the Company's business of stem cell preservation obsolete;
any material failure or malfunction in our storage facilities; any
natural disaster such as a tornado, other disaster (fire) or act of
terrorism that adversely affects stored specimens; the costs
associated with defending or prosecuting litigation matters and any
material adverse result from such matters; decreases in asset
valuations; any continued negative effect from adverse publicity in
the past year regarding the Company's business operations; any
negative consequences resulting from deriving, shipping and storing
specimens at a second location; and other risks and uncertainties.
The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and the Company disclaims any
obligations to subsequently revise any forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such
statements. Readers should carefully review the risk factors
described in other documents the Company files from time to time
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, Quarterly Reports on Form
10-QSB and any Current Reports on Form 8-K filed by the Company.
Contact: General Media Inquiries Kristin O'Neill 312-233-1295
Financial Media Inquiries Mona Walsh 212-704-4598 DATASOURCE:
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