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Author Spotlight: A Novel Cell Injection Method with Minimum Invasion
Published on: April 21, 2023
Current status of cell-based interventions in Japan
Misao Fujita1, Taichi Hatta2, Kazuki Ide3
1Uehiro Research Division for iPS Cell Ethics, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan; Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (WPI-ASHBi), KUIAS, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan.
Abstract:
The Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine regulates cell-based interventions in Japan. Recent revisions to the law require disclosure of explanatory and consent materials for interventions seeking approval. In this Forum, we present an updated analysis of the status and challenges facing the Japanese regulatory framework.
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