Global Stem Cells Market: By Product Type (Adult Stem Cell, Human Embryonic Cell, Pluripotent Stem Cell, Others), By Application (Regenerative Medicine (Oncology, Hematology, Orthopedics, Neurological Disorders, Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction, Diabetes, Injuries & Wounds, Liver Disorders, Others), Drug Discovery & Development), By Therapy Area (Autologous Stem Cell Therapy, Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy, Syngeneic Stem Cell Therapy), By Technology Type (Cell Acquisition (Umbilical Blood Cord, Bone Marrow Harvest, Apheresis), Cell Production (Therapeutic Cloning, In-Vitro Fertilization, Cell Culture, Isolation),  Cryopreservation, Expansion and Cell Culture), and Geography

 

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The global stem cells market is projected to reach USD 403 million by 2027 from USD 185 million in 2020, at a CAGR of 16.9% during the forecast period owing to increase in prevalence of target chronic diseases and higher adoption of technological advancements coupled with rise in the economy and per capita expenditure are expected to drive the growth of the market. Moreover, rising investments in R&D owing to increased demand for stem cell production for potential investigation in disease management and cellular therapies are also recognized as the next major advancements in transforming healthcare. Additionally, Market players are expanding their cellular therapy portfolio understanding the future potential of the segment which fuels the growth of the market. However, expensive procedures for the development of stem cell therapies and regulatory complications restrains the growth of the market. Global stem cells market is surging due to increased approvals and strategic collaborations among the market players to strengthen their position different regions of the globe. For instance, In April 2018, Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., a developer of placenta based stem cell products announced that the U.S.FDA has cleared the emergency use of its therapy to treat acute radiation exposure in a nuclear event. In September 2017, Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. has announced that the company has issued two new patients by Hong Kong Patents Registry for its cell therapy products relating to two of the company’s leading indications, Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) and muscle regeneration.

Global Stem Cells Market Summary

Study Period

2023-29

Base Year

2022

CAGR

16.9%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Europe
Growth

Scientists are involved in discovering novel methods in creating human stem cells owing to rising demand for the stem cell production. For instance, in March 2016, Scientists at Michigan State University unveiled new kind of cells “induced XEN cells” from a cellular trash pile. This novel discoveries in stem cell therapies are recognized as the major advancements in the transformation of healthcare. Support of the government in discovering stem cells and the increase in number of stem cell banks are expected to fuel the growth of the market.

Key Features of the Reports

  • Global stem cells market expanding at significant CAGR over 2021 to 2027 owing to increasing awareness about the umbilical stem cells and growing demand for regenerative treatment option.
  • Based on application area, neurological disorders segment stem cells accounted for larger market revenue share in 2020 and projected gain market revenue share over the forecast period
  • Players focusing on innovation of newer products and collaboration strategies to retain market position in global stem cells market

Global Stem Cells Market Segmentation

by Product Type
  • Adult Stem Cell
  • Human Embryonic Cell
  • Pluripotent Stem Cell
  • Others
By Application Type
  • Regenerative Medicine
    • Oncology
    • Hematology
    • Orthopedics
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction
    • Diabetes
    • Injuries & Wounds
    • Liver Disorder
    • Others
  • Drug Discovery and Development
By Therapy Area
  • Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
  • Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy
  • Syngeneic Stem Cell Therapy
By Technology Type
  • Cell Acquisition
    • Umbilical Blood Cord
    • Bone Marrow Harvest
    • Apheresis
  • Cell Production
    • Therapeutic Cloning
    • In-Vitro Fertilization
    • Cell Culture
    • Isolation
  • Cryopreservation
  • Expansion and Sub-Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

2021 is the base year and 2028 is the forecast year.

The report covers the five regions and 15+ countries market data: North America (United States, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom (UK), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia & New Zealand), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina) and Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa).

In our report, we provide 12-15 market players’ information into the report. However, based on the client’s request we will provide additional country and regional market players information as well.

Table of Contents
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Global Stem Cells Market Introduction
    • Global Stem Cells Market – Taxonomy
    • Global Stem Cells Market –Definitions
      • By Product Type
      • By Application Area
      • By Therapy Area
      • By Technology Type
  1. Global Stem Cells Market Dynamics
    • Drivers
    • Restraints
    • Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
    • Trends
    • Global Stem Cells Market Dynamics – Factors Impact Analysis
  2. Global Stem Cells Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
    • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
    • Market Opportunity Analysis
  3. Global Stem Cells Market Forecast, By Product Type, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Adult Stem Cell
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Human Embryonic Cell
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Pluripotent Stem Cell
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Others
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
  1. Global Stem Cells Market Forecast, By Application Area, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Regenerative Medicine
      • Oncology
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Hematology
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Orthopedics
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Neurological Disorders
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Diabetes
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Injuries & Wounds
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Liver Disorder
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Others
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Drug Discovery and Development
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
  1. Global Stem Cells Market Forecast, By Technology Type, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Cell Acquisition
      • Umbilical Blood Cord
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Bone Marrow Harvest
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Apheresis
        • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
        • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
        • Market Opportunity Analysis
      • Cell Production
        • Therapeutic Cloning
          • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
          • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
          • Market Opportunity Analysis
        • In-Vitro Fertilization
          • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
          • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
          • Market Opportunity Analysis
        • Cell Culture
          • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
          • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
          • Market Opportunity Analysis
        • Isolation
          • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
          • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
          • Market Opportunity Analysis
        • Cryopreservation
          • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
          • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
          • Market Opportunity Analysis
        • Expansion and Sub-Culture
          • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
          • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
          • Market Opportunity Analysis
  1. Global Stem Cells Market Forecast, By Region, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • North America
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Europe
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Asia Pacific
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Latin America
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • The Middle East & Africa
      • Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026 (Revenue, USD Mn)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Global Stem Cells Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application Area, By Therapy Area, By Technology Type, and Region, 2020 - 2026
  2. North America Stem Cells Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Product Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Adult Stem Cell
      • Human Embryonic Cell
      • Pluripotent Stem Cell
      • Others
    • Application Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Regenerative Medicine
        • Oncology
        • Hematology
        • Orthopedics
        • Neurological Disorders
        • Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction
        • Diabetes
        • Injuries & Wounds
        • Liver Disorder
        • Others
      • Drug Discovery and Development
    • Therapy Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
      • Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy
      • Syngeneic Stem Cell Therapy
    • Technology Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Cell Acquisition
        • Umbilical Blood Cord
        • Bone Marrow Harvest
        • Apheresis
      • Cell Production
        • Therapeutic Cloning
        • In-Vitro Fertilization
        • Cell Culture
        • Isolation
      • Cryopreservation
      • Expansion and Sub-Culture
    • Country Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • S.
      • Canada
    • North America Stem Cells Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application Area, By Therapy Area, By Technology Type, and Country, 2020 - 2026
    • North America Stem Cells Market Dynamics – Trends
  3. Europe Stem Cells Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Product Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Adult Stem Cell
      • Human Embryonic Cell
      • Pluripotent Stem Cell
      • Others
    • Application Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Regenerative Medicine
        • Oncology
        • Hematology
        • Orthopedics
        • Neurological Disorders
        • Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction
        • Diabetes
        • Injuries & Wounds
        • Liver Disorder
        • Others
      • Drug Discovery and Development
    • Therapy Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
      • Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy
      • Syngeneic Stem Cell Therapy
    • Technology Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Cell Acquisition
        • Umbilical Blood Cord
        • Bone Marrow Harvest
        • Apheresis
      • Cell Production
        • Therapeutic Cloning
        • In-Vitro Fertilization
        • Cell Culture
        • Isolation
      • Cryopreservation
      • Expansion and Sub-Culture
    • Country Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • K.
      • Germany
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Russia
      • Rest of Europe
    • Europe Stem Cells Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application Area, By Therapy Area, By Technology Type, and Country, 2020 - 2026
    • Europe Stem Cells Market Dynamics – Trends
  4. Asia Pacific Stem Cells Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Product Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Adult Stem Cell
      • Human Embryonic Cell
      • Pluripotent Stem Cell
      • Others
    • Application Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Regenerative Medicine
        • Oncology
        • Hematology
        • Orthopedics
        • Neurological Disorders
        • Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction
        • Diabetes
        • Injuries & Wounds
        • Liver Disorder
        • Others
      • Drug Discovery and Development
    • Therapy Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
      • Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy
      • Syngeneic Stem Cell Therapy
    • Technology Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Cell Acquisition
        • Umbilical Blood Cord
        • Bone Marrow Harvest
        • Apheresis
      • Cell Production
        • Therapeutic Cloning
        • In-Vitro Fertilization
        • Cell Culture
        • Isolation
      • Cryopreservation
      • Expansion and Sub-Culture
    • Country Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • China
      • Japan
      • India
      • ASEAN Counties
      • Philippines
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Asia Pacific Stem Cells Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application Area, By Therapy Area, By Technology Type, and Country, 2020 - 2026
    • Asia Pacific Stem Cells Market Dynamics – Trends
  5. Latin America Stem Cells Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Product Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Adult Stem Cell
      • Human Embryonic Cell
      • Pluripotent Stem Cell
      • Others
    • Application Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Regenerative Medicine
        • Oncology
        • Hematology
        • Orthopedics
        • Neurological Disorders
        • Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction
        • Diabetes
        • Injuries & Wounds
        • Liver Disorder
        • Others
      • Drug Discovery and Development
    • Therapy Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
      • Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy
      • Syngeneic Stem Cell Therapy
    • Technology Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Cell Acquisition
        • Umbilical Blood Cord
        • Bone Marrow Harvest
        • Apheresis
      • Cell Production
        • Therapeutic Cloning
        • In-Vitro Fertilization
        • Cell Culture
        • Isolation
      • Cryopreservation
      • Expansion and Sub-Culture
    • Country Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Mexico
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Chile
      • Rest of Latin America
    • Latin America Stem Cells Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application Area, By Therapy Area, By Technology Type, and Country, 2020 - 2026
    • Latin America Stem Cells Market Dynamics – Trends
  6. Middle East and Africa Stem Cells Market Analysis, 2015 - 2019 and Forecast, 2020 - 2026
    • Product Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Adult Stem Cell
      • Human Embryonic Cell
      • Pluripotent Stem Cell
      • Others
    • Application Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Regenerative Medicine
        • Oncology
        • Hematology
        • Orthopedics
        • Neurological Disorders
        • Cardiovascular and Myocardial Infraction
        • Diabetes
        • Injuries & Wounds
        • Liver Disorder
        • Others
      • Drug Discovery and Development
    • Therapy Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
      • Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy
      • Syngeneic Stem Cell Therapy
    • Technology Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • Cell Acquisition
        • Umbilical Blood Cord
        • Bone Marrow Harvest
        • Apheresis
      • Cell Production
        • Therapeutic Cloning
        • In-Vitro Fertilization
        • Cell Culture
        • Isolation
      • Cryopreservation
      • Expansion and Sub-Culture
    • Country Analysis (2015 - 2019) and Forecast (2020 - 2026) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • GCC Countries
      • South Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Turkey
      • Rest of MEA
    • Middle East and Africa Stem Cells Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application Area, By Therapy Area, By Technology Type, and Country, 2020 - 2026
    • Middle East and Africa Stem Cells Market Dynamics – Trends
  7. Competition Landscape
    • Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
    • Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
      • Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
      • Pluristem Therapeutics Inc.
      • Celgene Corporation
      • Thermo Fisher Scientific
      • Qiagen NV
      • Miltenyi Biotec
      • Advanaced Cell Technology Inc.
      • Sigma Aldrich Corporation
      • Stem Cell Technologies Inc.
      • Becton, Dickinson and Company
      • AllCells LLC
      • International Stem Cell Corporation
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Key Assumptions and Acronyms
Disclaimer The above mentioned segmentation is tentative; it is changed according to client’s requirement, or research feasibility.
  • Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
  • Pluristem Therapeutics Inc.
  • Celgene Corporation
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Qiagen NV
  • Miltenyi Biotec
  • Advanaced Cell Technology Inc.
  • Sigma Aldrich Corporation
  • Stem Cell Technologies Inc.
  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • AllCells LLC
  • International Stem Cell Corporation