Ocata Therapeutics Overview
Pro stress-test →Ocata Therapeutics is a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma focused on regenerative ophthalmology and stem cell therapies for retinal diseases. The company develops cell therapy treatments targeting macular degenerative conditions including Dry AMD, Stargardt disease, and myopic macular degeneration.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Ocata leverages proprietary pluripotent stem cell platforms (human embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells) to address significant unmet medical needs in ophthalmology. Following its acquisition by Astellas in (February 2016) for $379 million, the company operates as Astellas' regenerative ophthalmology innovation center with clinical-stage pipeline programs.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Ocata competes in the regenerative ophthalmology and cell therapy space with other companies developing stem cell treatments for retinal diseases. Key competitive areas include pluripotent stem cell platforms and clinical-stage cell therapies for macular degeneration and related ocular disorders.
Industry Context
Ocata Therapeutics operates in Regenerative Medicine / Cell Therapy.
Key facts
Founded: 1994 · Headquarters: Marlborough, US