Bosley Joins Forces with Intercytex; Critical Developments in Hair-Loss Solutions on the Horizon.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004 Bosley, a world leader in hair-loss and medical hair restoration, has entered into an agreement with Intercytex, Limited, of Manchester, England. Intercytex, a research and manufacturing facility known for its ability to isolate, culture, and deliver native human cells from the skin, lungs, and kidneys, is currently engaged in the development of novel, cell-based therapies for the treatment of wounds and hair loss. According to Bosley President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. John R. Ohanesian: "Bosley is excited to have the opportunity to work with this leader in cellular biology cellular biology n. The study of the molecular or chemical interactions of biological phenomena. and tissue engineering. The application of cell-based technology on hair-loss solutions is extremely promising for the hair restoration industry." Dr. Paul Kemp, CEO of Intercytex, commented: "We are pleased to collaborate with the leading practitioner in surgical hair-loss solutions. Intercytex will now be able to share information with Bosley about TrichoCyte, a cell-based approach to the next generation of hair transplant technology. We are confident that TrichoCyte will have a revolutionary impact on the hair-loss market and that Bosley will play a key leadership role in its development." In addition to TrichoCyte, which induces new follicle follicle /fol·li·cle/ (fol´i-k'l) a sac or pouchlike depression or cavity.follic´ular atretic ovarian follicle an involuted ovarian follicle. formation, Intercytex is developing ProtoDerm pro·to·derm n. Botany The primary meristem that gives rise to epidermis. Also called dermatogen. pro , a bioactive bi·o·ac·tive adj. Of or relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue. bioactive having an effect on or eliciting a response from living tissue. that stimulates wound healing wound healing Physiology The repair of a wound Steps Inflammation, repair and closure, remodeling, final healing; repair of incisions may be either simple–'clean' wounds with little loss of tissue heal by 'primary intention', or 'dirty' wounds heal by . The company employs fifty staff members in research, development, and production. In addition to the main offices in Manchester, Intercytex maintains laboratories near Boston, Mass. About Bosley Bosley enters its 30th year in surgical hair transplantation Hair Transplantation Definition Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure used to treat baldness or hair loss. Typically, tiny patches of scalp are removed from the back and sides of the head and implanted in the bald spots in the front and top of with more than 180,000 procedures performed on men and women from sixty different nations since 1974 -- the world's most experienced hair restoration practice. Bosley advanced many of the artistic techniques used worldwide today to achieve natural results under the leadership of hair restoration pioneer and company founder L. Lee Bosley, M.D. There are seventy-five locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Twelve of these offices are Regional Surgical Centers staffed by board-certified physicians. Under the direction of Bosley's Medical Director, Ken Washenik, M.D., PhD., Bosley practices state-of-the-art follicular fol·lic·u·lar adj. 1. Relating to, having, or resembling a follicle or follicles. 2. Affecting or growing out of a follicle or follicles. unit hair transplantation. In 2001, Bosley was acquired by Aderans Col, Ltd. of Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of men's and women's hair systems. |
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