Japan approves first-of-its-kind iPSC stem cell therapies for Parkinson's and heart failure
TL;DR
Japan granted conditional approval for two world-first stem cell therapies—AMCHEPRY for Parkinson's and RiHEART for severe heart failure—using induced pluripotent stem cells to replace or repair damaged tissue, with ongoing data collection and long-term safety monitoring.
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