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Ryoncil® is Now Available for Purchase in the United States
NEW YORK, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced that Ryoncil® (remestemcel-L) the first mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any indication, is now available for purchase in the United States. Ryoncil® is approved for treatment of pediatric patients 2 months and older, including adolescents and teenagers, with s
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