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Slide #32. Intrexon — Medistem
Acquirer:
Intrexon (XON)
Acquiree:
Medistem (MEDS)
Details:
Intrexon Corporation (NYSE: XON), a leader in synthetic biology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire, for approximately $26 million, San Diego-based Medistem, Inc. (OTCQB: MEDS) a pioneer in the development of Endometrial Regenerative Cells ("ERC" or "ERCs"), universal donor adult stem cells that stimulate new blood vessel formation and are capable of generating different tissues including heart, brain, pancreas, liver, bone, cartilage and lung. Intrexon intends to employ its integrated synthetic biology platforms to engineer a diverse array of cell-based therapeutic candidates using Medistem's multipotent ERCs.
Intrexon is engaged in the field of synthetic biology, focusing on programming biological systems to alleviate disease, remediate environmental challenges, and provide sustainable food and industrial chemicals. Using its suite of technologies, Co. designs, builds and regulates gene programs, which are DNA sequences that consist of primary genetic components. A single gene program or a complex, multi-genic program is fabricated and stored within a DNA vector. Vectors are segments of DNA used as a vehicle to transmit genetic information. Co.'s primary domestic operations are in California, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia, and its primary international operations are in Hungary.
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Intrexon is engaged in the field of synthetic biology, focusing on programming biological systems to alleviate disease, remediate environmental challenges, and provide sustainable food and industrial chemicals. Using its suite of technologies, Co. designs, builds and regulates gene programs, which are DNA sequences that consist of primary genetic components. A single gene program or a complex, multi-genic program is fabricated and stored within a DNA vector. Vectors are segments of DNA used as a vehicle to transmit genetic information. Co.'s primary domestic operations are in California, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia, and its primary international operations are in Hungary.
Open the MEDS Page at The Online Investor »
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