What is the immune system? The immune system works to keep germs and other foreign substances out of the body and destroy any that get in. It's made up of a complicated network of cells and organs. It ...

FDA's recommendations reflect that each meets the criteria to be regulated solely under section 361 (21 CRFR Part 1271.10(a)) as a human cell, tissue and cellular and tissue-based product, or HCT/P, ...

Natalin is a decellularized dehydrated amnion derived tri-layer graft and Acelagraft™ is a decellularized dehydrated amnion derived bi-layer graft. Both Natalin and Acelagraft™ are indicated for use ...

The burn meant cells in Paul’s left eye could not repair ... I’m so grateful that the amnion graft has helped to keep the sight that I do have; hopefully I will get the full range back.

The victim of an acid attack has said he is “so thankful” after a pioneering treatment using donated placenta saved his eye. Paul Laskey, a plumber and heating engineer from Newcastle, suffered a ...

An acid-attack victim has said he is “so thankful” after his eye was saved by a graft created from a donated placenta. Paul Laskey, 43, from Newcastle, suffered a severe chemical burn to his ...

“Amnion grafts have been essential in helping ... plasma, organ and stem cells.” ...

In the following months, Mr Laskey had several procedures, including the amnion - the name of the tissue taken from the inner lining of the donated placenta - grafts. His eye saved, doctors are now ...

“Amnion grafts have been essential in helping the management of Paul’s severe eye ... including blood, plasma, organ and stem cells.” ...

He had two emergency corneal transplants and three amnion grafts, where tissue from ... But Mr Laskey was told the damage was so severe, cells within his eye could not repair or regenerate.

After spending six months confined to a dark room and experiencing “horrific” headaches, Mr Laskey was told by medical professionals that they could attempt "special" stem cell surgery in a bid to ...