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Market trends in stem cell research

Published on February 10, 2010 at 9:03 AM · No Comments

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/af3ce9/stem_cell_research) has announced the addition of the "Stem Cell Research - Market Trends, Investment Trends and Pipeline Analysis" report to their offering.

“Stem Cell Research - Market Trends, Investment Trends and Pipeline Analysis”

Stem Cell Research Market Trends, Investment Trends and Pipeline Analysis

High Unmet Needs Associated with Chronic Diseases Boosts Stem Cell Research and Development

Stem cell therapies are expected to serve the unmet needs that are associated with treatment of certain chronic diseases. In spite of advancements in medical technology, there are very few treatment options available in the market to cure certain cardiovascular disorders, cancers, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, spinal cord injury and others. Also, most of these therapies treat the symptoms without curing the disease. Stem cell therapies have the capacity to fill this gap of unmet need through its novel therapeutic approach that has the ability to cure the diseases.

High Market Potential for Stem Cell Therapies has resulted in Establishing Strategic Partnerships between Large Pharmaceutical Companies and Stem Cell Research Based Companies

Strategic partnerships between Pharmaceutical companies and Stem cell research companies have given a boost to stem cell research and development. Almost 90% of the drugs in clinical trials fail due to factors such as lack of effectiveness and adverse side effects of the drug. Usually animal or tumor cells are being used and this leads to jury-rigged tests. Hence, all major pharmaceutical companies look forward to new technologies that would increase the possibility to launch new therapies in the market place. At present, there has been a spur in investments from pharmaceutical companies into stem cell research through strategic partnerships with stem cell research companies. Major pharmaceutical companies have planned and aligned their objectives to enter the stem cell market in the next five years. Pharmaceutical companies are also keen to explore various methods where stem cells could be utilized in the drug discovery process that would accelerate the discovery of novel drug molecules.

Promising Pipeline in Phase II and Phase III has Increased the Hopes of Commercialization of Stem Cell Therapies

The total number of stem cell clinical trials has increased tremendously over the last few years. The number of Phase II clinical trials has witnessed more than a 40% jump between 2005 and 2008. With more than five ongoing Phase III trials, the market is keenly awaiting the launch of these therapies within the next five years. The Preclinical research and Phase I trials have also increased at a phenomenal rate. This increase demonstrates the emerging interests in stem cell research across the globe.

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