「吉美瑞生」获3.5亿C轮融资，干细胞疗法已落地乐城“先行先试”｜36氪首发

Core Insights - Regend Therapeutics Limited has completed a C-round financing of 350 million RMB, with new investors including Yuze Capital and Hefei High-tech Investment, among others, and existing investors continuing to support the funding [1] - The funds will be used to advance clinical applications of core products related to stem/progenitor cells [1] Company Overview - Founded in 2015, Regend Therapeutics focuses on regenerative medicine using progenitor cells to repair and enhance human organs through innovative cell gene therapy products [1] - The company is led by founder Zuo Wei, a PhD in cell biology from Tsinghua University, and CEO Zhang Ting, a PhD in biology from Tsinghua University [1] Product Pipeline - Regend's core pipeline includes REGEND001 (autologous lung progenitor cells) and REGEND003 (autologous kidney progenitor cells), both of which have entered clinical stages [1][2] - REGEND001 targets chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with clinical trials showing significant improvements in lung function and quality of life [3] - REGEND003 aims to treat diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and has received approval for Phase I clinical trials, utilizing a non-invasive method to obtain kidney progenitor cells from urine [4] Clinical Development and Commercialization - Regend plans to initiate Phase III clinical trials for REGEND001 in 2026, focusing on COPD and IPF, and has received orphan drug designation from the FDA for IPF [3] - The company has already begun clinical transformation and commercialization of its therapies in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, with over 140 cases completed since last May [4][5] Investor Perspectives - Investors view Regend as a leading innovative company in the regenerative medicine sector, with a strong competitive advantage and a clear path to commercialization [6][7] - The completion of the C-round financing is expected to support clinical advancement, international strategy, and the establishment of a commercial system [6]