KeraCure Inc.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
KeraCure has developed a cell-based product for chronic wounds called KeraPac. The product contains living keratinocytes and will have an extended shelf life to allow wound care centers to store the product in its clinics, where it will be available for immediate use.
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