TheraCyte · The Company
Our Background
A history of innovation in cell encapsulation technology, rooted in scientific research and the pursuit of new therapeutic approaches.
Founded on Scientific Innovation
TheraCyte, Inc. was founded in 1999 as a spin-out from Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Its technology originated in work by Baxter scientists developing medical devices to support cell and gene therapy.
Technology & Intellectual Property
The original development program led to innovations in the design, construction, and use of biocompatible materials for cell delivery devices.
The company’s historical technology overview describes protection through 20 U.S. patents, together with associated foreign patents and patent filings.
A Foundation of Published Research
TheraCyte technology has been investigated across numerous scientific studies and publications exploring encapsulated cell delivery and related applications.
Browse our organized collection of 86 publications to explore the research.
Research Applications
Published animal research has investigated the TheraCyte cell delivery platform in several areas, including:
- Diabetes research involving encapsulated cells in rodent models
- Delivery of human growth hormone and erythropoietin
- Investigations involving cytokines and monoclonal antibodies
- Cell-based delivery using genetically engineered cells
Historical human studies also investigated device biocompatibility and cell-based delivery over periods of up to one year. These findings describe specific research studies and do not establish approval for general clinical use.
How the System Works
The TheraCyte system uses biocompatible membranes intended to separate enclosed tissues from the host immune system while allowing therapeutic molecules to diffuse through the device.
This approach has been studied for sustained protein delivery, with the aim of reducing the need for repeated injections or immunosuppressive medication in certain investigational applications.
Explore the Research
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