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Regentis' GelrinC Establishes
Long-Term Durability of Cartilage Repair Through Quantitative MOCART Evaluation
Marks a world-first as Regentis uses
MOCART, a quantitative standard to measure regeneration of cartilage in a clinical trial, as a predefined endpoint
New peer-reviewed data published in the scientific
journal Cartilage uses the complete set of follow-up data from GelrinC's Phase II study, which establishes GelrinC as a leader in
long-term durable cartilage repair, using objective, quantitative MOCART assessment to demonstrate morphologic outcomes that consistently
outperform other treatment modalities
The data presented by Regentis show that two
years after treatment, the repaired cartilage appears very close to normal healthy cartilage, highlighting the long-term durability of
GelrinC and reinforcing its competitive superiority in the cartilage repair landscape
approved in Europe and currently in a pivotal Phase III U.S. FDA study
Herzliya, Israel, January 6, 2025- Regentis
Biomaterials Ltd., ("Regentis" or the "Company") (NYSE American: RGNT), a regenerative medicine company focused
on innovative tissue repair solutions, today announced publication of long-term follow-up results from its successfully concluded Phase
II clinical trial of GelrinC in the peer-reviewed journal Cartilage. The study, led by Prof. Siegfried Trattnig
of Vienna University and colleagues, reports strong radiologic evidence of durable cartilage regeneration at 24 months.
Regentis is the first company to extensively
use MOCART (Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue), a validated MRI-based quantitative measure of cartilage
quantity and quality as a secondary endpoint in a clinical study, and to have the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA)
acceptance of this approach. In contrast to the predominantly subjective clinical endpoints commonly used in cartilage repair
studies, Regentis deliberately selected objective, imaging-based endpoints as a rigorous measure of structural repair from the
outset. Regentis is unique in having predefined MOCART as a prospective imaging and primary endpoint built into the protocol from
day one, and in having the MOCART assessments conducted by the Vienna University-based team that developed the method which is
widely regarded as the gold standard.
As such, Regentis is advancing what it believes is a more rigorous
standard for assessing cartilage regeneration by emphasizing objective, quantitative structural outcomes alongside the current standard
of care KOOS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score) which is a questionnaire-based patient-reported measure of pain.
Key highlights from the Cartilage publication:
In practice, these results mean that two years after treatment, the
repaired cartilage appears very close to normal, healthy cartilage based on objective MRI assessment. Importantly, the imaging shows ongoing
tissue maturation over time, supporting the durability of the repair.
"We believe, these outcomes position GelrinC among the most advanced
cartilage repair solutions, demonstrating near-complete long-term morphologic restoration," said Dr. Ehud Geller, Executive Chairman
of Regentis. "We are grateful to Prof. Siegfried Trattnig and Dr. Markus Schreiner for their leadership and rigorous analysis reflected
in this peer-reviewed publication. When we benchmark the few competitor MOCART results, GelrinC far outperforms them."
GelrinC is currently being evaluated in a pivotal Phase III U.S. Food
and Drug Administration investigational device exemption (IDE) study designed to support a future premarket approval (PMA) submission,
with 80 patients and two-year follow-up as part of the core study design. Regentis has achieved over 50% enrollment.
Regentis' lead product, GelrinC ,
is a cell-free, off-the-shelf hydrogel synchronized erosion and resorbable implant for the treatment of painful injuries to focal articular
knee cartilage. As an innovative regenerative medical product, GelrinC offers an unprecedented solution that gives surgeons and payers
an off-the-shelf, ready to use, simple to perform, reliable, and cost-effective procedure that provides patients with a single, 10-minute
procedure, faster recovery, sustained pain relief, and functional improvement for more than 4 years, based on clinical study results
to date. No effective off-the-shelf, ready to use treatment for focal knee cartilage defects is currently available on the market. GelrinC
has CE Mark approval in the European Union and is now being evaluated in a pivotal U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study, which
has completed over 50% enrollment.
About Regentis Biomaterials
Regentis Biomaterials Ltd is a regenerative medicine company dedicated
to developing innovative tissue repair solutions that restore health and enhance quality of life. With an initial focus on orthopedic
treatments, Regentis' Gelrin platform technology, based on synchronized, degradable hydrogel implants, regenerates damaged or diseased
tissue including inflamed cartilage and bone. Regentis' lead product GelrinC, is a cell-free, off-the-shelf hydrogel that is eroded
and resorbed in the knee, allowing the surrounding cells to regenerate the cartilage in a controlled and synchronous process. GelrinC
aims to address a market of approximately 470,000 cases for cartilage knee repair annually in the U.S. where no off-the-shelf treatment
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