Biocervin: project summary

The stem cells are currently used in the treatment of many kinds of diseases and injuries. These are most often living cells obtained from the patient’s bone marrow or fat tissue, however, the length of time needed for the multiplication of these cells limits the possibility of their use. This problem may be solved by the stem cells obtained from growing antlers of the Red Deer – materials and products obtained in this way are immediately ready to be used.

The result of the Biocervin project are four  unique prototypes of medical products from antler stem cells: a medical dressing, supporting regeneration and healing after transplants, gel used for skin injuries and chafes, gel supporting regeneration of the eye cornea and gel used in the oral cavity in case of oral mucosa infection.

– It was an incredible adventure, which taught us how to create new forms of collaboration between the university and a business unit. We had only 16 days for creating the project, so the decision was not easy – it required joining a small private company with a huge public university. We decided to do it with hope for the final success and as you can see we did succeed. It was truly beautiful collaboration – said Professor Trziszka at a conference thanking Professor Józef Nicpoń who coordinated the work on behalf of the university.

Not only was the pace of making decision fast but also the whole realization of the project – it lasted only 29 months. During this time there were 28 particular tasks carried out at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine covering research regarding neurology, cardiology, gastroenterology, stomatology, dermatology, and diseases of respiratory system, ophthalmology and breeding. Our researchers presented further potential fields of using medical hemogenate. The project also included building a demo line and the most modern specialist laboratories in Europe for production of antler stem cells and materials as well as products, meeting the requirements used in the field of pharmaceutical production.

The University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław is a member of a consortium realizing the project and Stem Cells Spin company is its leader. The project’s full name “Creating prototypes of medical products based on the materials generated from  antler stem cells” was co-financed by the National Center for Research and Development as a pilot project: Demonstrator+ Supporting scientific research and development works, as it was also financed from the European Regional Development Fund within the scope of operational programme: Innovative Economy. The value of the project amounted to 65 million PLN.

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