UnicoCell Biomed Co., Ltd., listed on the Taiwan Innovation Board (TIB), and Mentor International Co., Ltd., (Mentor Group) a renowned global hair salon chain, formed a strategic alliance to enter the exosome-based hair care markets. This formidable alliance combines top-grade stem cell exosomes from UnicoCell with highly praised chain stores of Mentor Group, which showcases a successful win-win cooperation on pursuing regenerative medicine in the hair care industry.
UnicoCell focuses on the research of allogeneic stem cells and new drug development for aging and degenerative diseases. The phase 3 trial for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) of UnicoCell is under patient recruitment. Meanwhile, its global leading trial, a phase 1/2 study for kidney disease (CKD) treatment, has been completed. And UnicoCell is highly motivated to move forward with the subsequent trials.
Exosomes, with great attention recently, are derived from stem cells. UnicoCell has various sources of stem cells, and its human stem cell bank is the only one cell products resource in Taiwan that has received an Acknowledgment letter of MF (Master File) from US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) verifying the high standards on safety and quality of the upstream manufacturing of exosomes.
Stem cell conditioned medium Exosomes is one of the main products of UnicoCell, which is exclusively produced with a patented manufacturing technology making high-concentration exosome products. And this have received several recognitions including Acknowledgment letter of MF (Master File) from US FDA, INCI registration (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients), and Japanese Labeling Name of Cosmetic Ingredient (Japanese INCI) registration. Notably, this patented manufacturing technology was honored with the 2024 Bronze Medal at the National Pharmaceutical Technology & Research Development Award (NPRDA) a prestigious award co-organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. It is the only exosome manufacturing technology in the industry to receive such recognition.
Founded in 1966, Mentor Group has grown to over 500 branches, making it the largest hair salon chain with highest fidelity in Taiwan. The company has diverse businesses, including hair salons, hair care products, medical aesthetics, and food. One of Taiwan’s most famous ice cream brands, Shaomei Ice Cream, is part of Mentor Group. With numerous awards across personal and business achievements, Mentor Group is a role model of successful cross-industry cooperations in the beauty industry.
According to international studies, the bilayer phospholipid structure of exosome transports various signals from stem cells. Exosomes can stimulate hair follicle cells in the early stages of hair growth by Wnt/β-catenin signaling, which helps promote cell proliferation, differentiation, and overall follicle health.
UnicoCell has validated the hair-nourishing and repair effects of high-concentration exosomes through hair follicle cell proliferation, anti-aging experiments, and histological study.
Mentor Group has superb channel management and extensive customer base, coupled with UnicoCell's robust product validation and quality systems, this partnership creates a perfect success story, combining the beauty industry with regenerative medicine.
President Tsai of UnicoCell (right) and President Lai of Mentor Group (left), announce collaboration to enter the exosome-based hair care markets
Group photo of UnicoCell (right) and Mentor Group (left)
Contact: Eileen Chen
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Mail: info@unicocell.com