New rules to assess the safety and efficacy of human cell- and tissue-based products are the culmination of a multiyear, cooperative effort between the US government and the biotech industry.
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Preti, R. Bringing safe and effective cell therapies to the bedside. Nat Biotechnol 23, 801–804 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0705-801
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