Article: Desmos Announces the Opening of its New Pilot Plant

SAN DIEGO, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Desmos announced today the completion of the construction of its pilot plant manufacturing facility at its existing site in San Diego. The primary goal of the pilot plant is to produce clinical grade laminin-5 for the periodontal clinical trials that are currently planned for 1998. In addition, the pilot plant increases production capacity to support research in bioenhancement of medical devices and cell transplantation.

The new investment in facilities and personnel broadens the capabilities of Desmos to enter clinical development. By establishing its own pilot plant operation, the company retains control of its ...

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