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Aastrom BioSciences Inc., of Ann Arbor, Mich., said the FDA granted orphan product status to the company's SC-I autologous bone marrow stems cells produced using the AastromReplicell system. Aastrom's therapeutic ex vivo-produced bone marrow stem cells received the orphan product designation for use in cancer patients requiring a stem cell transplant following high-dose chemotherapy, but who are unable to obtain sufficient numbers of blood stem cells for adequate treatment using current transplant methods. Aastrom's stock (NASDAQ:ASTM) rose 17 cents Thursday, or 58.6 percent, to close at 46 cents.

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