Fibrocell submits azficel-T Phase II study protocol with FDA to treat restrictive burn scars

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Fibrocell Science, Inc. (OTCBB: FCSC) announced today that is has submitted to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) the company's Phase II clinical study protocol to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Fibrocell's lead therapy, azficel-T, in improving the range of motion, function and flexibility, in patients with existing restrictive burn scars.    

"Submitting the study protocol to the FDA is an important step towards evaluating a new potential therapeutic use for azficel-T, recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of nasolabial fold wrinkles," said Fibrocell's Chairman and CEO David Pernock. "Azficel-T is being studied to assess its potential for addressing an unmet need in the treatment of patients suffering with restrictive burn scars."

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