New OA Cell Therapy On Horizon As JointStem Study Succeeds
Executive Summary
A novel stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis developed by South Korean biotech Nature Cell is set to debut in the country this year, providing an alternative for advanced patients who have limited treatment options.
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