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Desmos: A zipper for tissue adhesion

November 20, 1995 8:00 AM UTC

Desmos Inc. is focusing on tissue engineering and cell therapy, concentrating on internal applications of tissue adhesion.

In tissue engineering, the company is looking at the way epithelial cells are organized, attach to the skin, and differentiate. In cell therapy, Desmos is working on pancreatic islet cell transplantation and in vivo use of implanted cells. The company also is working on periodontal uses of cells...