Glossary

A type of "universal" cell therapy that can safely be used in any person. These experimental therapies rely on healthy donor cells that — either due to their unique properties or thanks to genetic modification — do not carry the risk of being rejected by patients' immune systems. Because these therapies do not have to be manufactured on a patient-specific Refers to a therapeutic product that is specifically formulated for or customized to a particular patient. In patient-specific cell therapies, a patient's cells are either genetically engineered, expanded or reprogrammed and differentiated to produce cells that same patient needs for treatment. patient-specific Refers to a therapeutic product that is specifically formulated for or customized to a particular patient. In patient-specific cell therapies, a patient's cells are either genetically engineered, expanded or reprogrammed and differentiated to produce cells that same patient needs for treatment. basis, they can benefit more patients and reach them in a faster, more cost-effective way.