Humacyte, Inc., a regenerative medical technology company. is developing human acellular vessels (HAV) for various therapeutic applications.

Humacyte's pipeline utilizes human aortic vascular cells isolated from donor tissues. These cells are cryopreserved and expanded using conventional cell culture techniques.

The cells are then transferred onto a biocompatible, biodegradable polymer network shaped like a blood vessel in a bioreactor bag. As the cells proliferate, they form a bioengineered blood vessel as the polymer network degrades.

The resulting HAV is decellularized using proprietary solutions, ensuring that it does not cause immune rejection during implantation.

HAVs are being studied for three clinical indications:

One is for trauma repair. It provides the benefit of potentially reducing death rates from severe injuries.

Another indication is arteriovenous (AV) access. It is useful for patients who need vascular access for dialysis or other treatments.

Finally, it is effective in the field of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Addresses circulatory problems in PAD patients.

The pivotal Phase 3 study, which includes 75 patients with encouraging results so far, is close to full enrollment.

The company plans to seek accelerated Biologics License Application (BLA) approval based on 30 days of data from 50 patients. If approved, the target market for trauma repair could be approximately 75,000 people in the United States.

The Department of Defense has designated Humacyte's HAVs as a priority due to their potential utility during conflicts.

HAVs have a long shelf life (18 months) and are expected to reduce infection and amputation rates.

The late-stage 'V007' trial is evaluating the feasibility of HAV for hemodialysis compared to autogenous fistulas.

Results are expected around April next year and will support the BLA application for the secondary dialysis access indication.

Although PAD development lags behind other indications, the latest Phase 2 trial data was published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Science.

Humacyte aims to file a BLA this year and another in 2024. The approval will validate their approach to regenerative medicine and will undoubtedly serve to position them as a leader in a growing market.

Humacyte announced a financing agreement with Oberland Capital Management on May 12, 2023.

The deal revolves around future sales of Humacyte's Human Acellular Vessel (HAV).

The deal is valued at $160 million and includes an upfront payment of $40 million. There are also regulatory and sales-based milestone payments of $110 million within the contract.

Additionally, Oberland has a $10 million option right to purchase shares from HUMA at $7.50 per share.

Approximately 10% of Humacyte shares outstanding are held short.

No insider activity was reported in 2023.

Humacyte has over $130 million in cash and securities as of the first quarter of 2023.

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