Develops cell therapy platforms for the treatment of cancer and diabetes, focusing on cellular encapsulation technology.
PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada, dedicated to advancing cellular therapies targeting cancer, diabetes, and malignant ascites. At the heart of its innovative approach is the Cell-in-a-Box technology, a proprietary cellulose-based encapsulation platform. This technology serves as the foundation for developing treatments for a spectrum of cancers, including advanced pancreatic cancer that is often inoperable, as well as diabetes. The company is actively pursuing therapies for pancreatic and other solid tumors, leveraging encapsulated genetically modified insulin-producing cells to address Type 1 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. Additionally, PharmaCyte Biotech is exploring cancer therapies derived from cannabis plant constituents.
PharmaCyte Biotech collaborates closely with esteemed institutions such as the University of Technology, Sydney, focusing on developing melligen cells tailored for diabetes treatment. Concurrently, its partnership with the University of Northern Colorado aims to pioneer methods for identifying, separating, and quantifying cannabis constituents. These collaborations underscore the company's commitment to pioneering novel therapeutic approaches that harness cutting-edge technology and scientific expertise to address significant unmet medical needs.
Founded in 1996 as Nuvilex, Inc., PharmaCyte Biotech rebranded in January 2015 to reflect its focus on biotechnological advancements in cellular therapies. With its headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, PharmaCyte Biotech continues to drive innovation in the field of biotechnology, striving to transform patient care and outcomes worldwide.