Amniotic Epithelial Cells

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Identification

Generic Name
Amniotic Epithelial Cells
DrugBank Accession Number
DB15868
Background

Amniotic epithelial cells (AEC) are multipotent stem-like cells derived from the basement collagenous membrane of the human amnion, the layer of the placenta closest to the fetus.1,2 These cells are potential candidates for allogeneic cell therapy and regenerative medicine due to their potential for differentiation and multiplication.1

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Cell transplant therapies
Other cell transplant therapies
Synonyms
  • hAECs
  • Human Amniotic Epithelial Cells
External IDs
  • Amniotic Epithelial Cells

Pharmacology

Indication

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Pharmacodynamics

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Mechanism of action

Amniotic epithelial cells have immunosuppression properties, the likely reason why these cells seem to be resistant to rejection after allotransplantation. Further therapeutic effects of these cells include reported neuroprotection and neuroregeneration properties, attributed to the growth factor secretion by AECs. These cells are being investigated as a therapy against many different conditions, some of which include lung fibrosis, liver fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, congenital metabolic disorders, familial hypercholesterolemia, spinal cord injuries, ophthalmic diseases, and Parkinson’s disease.

Absorption

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Volume of distribution

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Protein binding

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Metabolism
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Route of elimination

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Clearance

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Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

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Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Categories

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Classification
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Affected organisms
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Chemical Identifiers

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References

General References
  1. Yang PJ, Yuan WX, Liu J, Li JY, Tan B, Qiu C, Zhu XL, Qiu C, Lai DM, Guo LH, Yu LY: Biological characterization of human amniotic epithelial cells in a serum-free system and their safety evaluation. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2018 Aug;39(8):1305-1316. doi: 10.1038/aps.2018.22. Epub 2018 Mar 22. [Article]
  2. Atala A., Lanza R., Mikos T., and Nerem R. (2019). Principles of Regenerative Medicine (3rd ed.). Elsevier. [ISBN:9780128098936]
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
1CompletedTreatmentInfertility / Ovarian Insufficiency, Primary / Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)1
1Unknown StatusTreatmentAsherman's Syndrome1
1Unknown StatusTreatmentHTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy1
1Unknown StatusTreatmentSpastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)1
1, 2Unknown StatusTreatmentNon-union of Fractures1

Pharmacoeconomics

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Properties

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Experimental Properties
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Drug created at September 21, 2020 15:44 / Updated at September 22, 2020 13:00