ACell
ACell
ACell (pronounced: A-Cell) is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of extracellular matrix (ECM) medical devices. These devices are used to facilitate the repair and remodeling of various tissues in the human body.
Pronunciation
A-Cell
Etymology
The term "ACell" is derived from the English words "A" and "Cell", indicating the company's focus on cellular technology.
History
ACell was founded in 1999 by Dr. Alan Spievack, a surgeon and medical researcher. The company's technology is based on the principles of regenerative medicine, which aims to replace or regenerate human cells, tissues, or organs to restore or establish normal function.
Products
ACell's primary products are its MatriStem devices, which are composed of porcine-derived extracellular matrix. These devices are used in a variety of surgical procedures, including wound care, general surgery, urology, gastroenterology, and plastic surgery.
Related Terms
- Extracellular matrix: The non-cellular component present within all tissues and organs, providing essential physical scaffolding for the cellular constituents.
- Regenerative medicine: A branch of medicine that develops methods to regrow, repair or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs or tissues.
- MatriStem: A proprietary technology developed by ACell, composed of porcine-derived extracellular matrix.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on ACell
- Wikipedia's article - ACell
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