Human chondrocytes in goats gave poor repair, possibly due to immune reaction to human cells
“In another study in goats comparing passage 1 versus passage 5 expanded human articular chondrocytes according to ChondroCelect culture process all animals showed poor repair, possibly due to an immunological reaction to the human cells.”
Goat studies adequate as proof of principle but data very limited; no valid correlation of ECFA score with repair
“The studies in goats are adequate to demonstrate proof of principle in a clinically relevant setting. However, the set of data is very limited and the Applicant did not demonstrate a valid correlation between the ECFA histology score and cartilage repair in the orthotopic goat model.”
autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane · Autologous chondrocytes
Analogous MACI (animal cells on same membrane) in critical-sized knee/stifle cartilage defects in rabbits and horses: improved repair vs membrane alone or empty defect