- TiGenix
Infobox_Company
company_name = TiGenix NV
company_
company_type = Public (euronext : [http://www.euronext.com/trader/summarizedmarket/stocks-2593-EN-BE0003864817.html;jsessionid=FD54125A866BCE438B0AF76FB369FA1F.373B37E822206BE62D2C2EBB70?selectedMep=3 TIG] )
foundation = 2000
location =Leuven ,Belgium
key_people =Gil Beyen , CEO
num_employees = 80
industry =Biotechnology
products = ChondroCelect
homepage = http://www.tigenix.comTiGenix (euronext|TIG) is a late stage biomedical company with corporate headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. It focuses on innovative local treatments for damaged and osteoarthritic joints. TiGenix was founded in 2000 as a
spin-off from theKatholieke Universiteit Leuven and theUniversiteit Gent Profile
TiGenix's scientific background and expertise lies in the developmental biology of
cartilage , bone and other connective tissues. The insights of Tigenix's scientific founders led to the development of a technology platform focused on finding solutions for damaged and diseased cartilage. The company exploits the power of regenerative medicine to develop durable treatments, validated through controlled prospective multi-centre clinical trials. [ [http://www.leuveninc.com/pooled/profiles/BF_COMP/view.asp?Q=BF_COMP_136] Leuven Inc]According to TiGenix, current cartilage repair therapies do not provide satisfying, long-term durable repair. It therefore believes that there is a need for more long-lasting and effective treatments for cartilage damage. [ [http://www.flandersbio.be/organization_detail2.asp?id_org=45] Flanders Bio] TiGenix is developing a portofolio of products addressing specific musculosceletal problems. The lead indication is cartilage damage, which is debilitating affliction affecting the mobility and functioning of patients.
Tigenix produces ChondroCelect, an ACI product that incorporates identity characterization based on "in vivo" biological function for functional repair of damaged articular cartilage surface in the knee.
External links
* [http://www.tigenix.com/ Official website]
* [http://http://www.leuveninc.com/pooled/profiles/BF_COMP/view.asp?Q=BF_COMP_136 Leuven Inc]
* [http://www.tigenix.com/download/080320_TiGenix_2007_business_financial_update.pdf TiGenix NV full year financial results 2007]
* [http://www.analist.nl/index.php?page=aandeel&id=861 Analyst.nl on TiGenix]References
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