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Mesoblast Ltd (ASX:MSB) and Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) are two prominent Australian biotech companies specializing in regenerative medicine, particularly mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapies.While both companies focus on MSCs, they differ in their technological approaches, clinical progress, and manufacturing strategies.investorsmedia.mesoblast.com+2*+2cynata.com+2files.cynata.com

Technology Platforms

Mesoblast: Utilizes mesenchymal precursor cells (MPCs), rare cells found in adult bone marrow (approximately 1 in 100,000 cells).These allogeneic (donor-derived) cells are designed to respond to tissue damage by secreting factors that promote repair and modulate immune responses.The company has developed scalable manufacturing processes using xeno-free technologies and three-dimensional bioreactors to enhance efficiency and reduce costs .mesoblast.cominvestorsmedia.mesoblast.com+1mesoblast.com+1AusBiotech

Cynata Therapeutics: Employs the Cymerus™ platform, which derives MSCs from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).This approach allows for the production of a consistent and scalable supply of MSCs without the need for multiple donors, addressing issues like inter-donor variability and product inconsistency . The platform is based on mesenchymoangioblasts (MCAs), precursors to MSCs, enabling the generation of MSCs from a single donor source .*+7cynata.com+7biosciencemanagers.com+7files.cynata.comcynata.com+1biosciencemanagers.com+1

Clinical Development

Mesoblast: Has achieved significant milestones, including FDA approval for Ryoncil™ (remestemcel-L) to treat steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in pediatric patients . The company is also advancing therapies for conditions such as chronic heart failure and chronic low back pain, with ongoing clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of their MPC-based treatments .mesoblast.com+7Investor's Business Daily+7Reuters+7Investor's Business Daily+2KOSEC+2MarketWatch+2

Cynata Therapeutics: Is conducting multiple clinical trials using its Cymerus™ MSCs.These include a Phase 3 trial for osteoarthritis, expected to report results in late 2026 , and other studies targeting conditions like graft-versus-host disease, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular disorders . The company has also established a strategic manufacturing partnership with Fujifilm, enhancing its production capabilities .