Fertilization — two genomes become one.
Zygote · 1 cell · Totipotent
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Auvum Bio is the global platform uniting leading clinics, research institutions, and distribution partners around evidence-based regenerative therapies — stem cells, MSC-derived exosomes, human trophoblast stem cells, peptides, photobiomodulation, and the emerging OutPatient AI wearable program.
ER-100 is a Life Biosciences program. Auvum Bio is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, or Life Biosciences. We track this trial because it matters to our field.
Dr. David Sinclair is a tenured Harvard Medical School professor in the Department of Genetics and one of the world's most-cited scientists on the biology of aging. His Harvard-based research group — the Sinclair Lab — operates inside the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research and brings together a team of approximately 25 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and senior research scientists working across epigenetic reprogramming, NAD⁺ and sirtuin biology, chromatin maintenance, and mitochondrial signaling. The lab's publications span Nature, Cell, and Science.
In Q1 2026 the FDA cleared an Investigational New Drug application for ER-100 — a partial epigenetic reprogramming therapy from Life Biosciences, the company co-founded by Sinclair. ER-100 expresses three of the four Yamanaka factors (OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 — "OSK") to partially reset cellular age without erasing cell identity. In non-human primates it restored DNA-methylation patterns and recovered visual function after optic-nerve injury. Human dosing for non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and open-angle glaucoma begins this year.
Sinclair has also recently announced the issuance of a foundational patent — "Cellular reprogramming to reverse aging and promote organ and tissue regeneration" — adding to a portfolio of more than 50 cellular-reprogramming patents covering applications in hearing, liver, lung, neurodegeneration, and muscle. Auvum is tracking this work as a watershed moment for regenerative medicine.
Co-FounderChief Medical Officer
Dr. Robert Taylor M.D., M.P.H.
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Taylor sets the scientific standard for Auvum's work in stem cells, exosomes, and peptides, and leads the company's expansion into Bogotá — where speaking Spanish natively lets him build relationships with Latin American clinical and regulatory partners directly.
Four decades of practice sit behind that judgment: Harvard Medical School, the Harvard School of Public Health, residencies at Cambridge Hospital and the Boston VA, and more than thirty years as Boston's "Rock Doc" — the physician touring musicians call at 2 a.m.
“If the data would not survive a referee, Auvum does not put its name on it. That is the whole standard.”
A single cell at conception holds the entire organism. Over the four decades that follow, potency narrows and plasticity drops — but new tools let us access, expand, and redeploy regenerative biology even in the adult body. Step through it, or drag the timeline.
Stage 1 of 13 — Fertilization — two genomes become one.
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Potency falls. Access does not — and that is the whole argument.
Potency scores (0–100) are a qualitative index built for this visualisation, not a measured laboratory value. They rank developmental potential — totipotent (100) → pluripotent (~85) → multipotent (~50) → adult reservoir (~18) — so the decline can be read at a glance. They are not comparable across studies and should not be used as a specification.
Cell counts for embryonic stages are typical values from developmental-biology references; adult totals use the ~37 trillion figure from Bianconi et al. (2013). Individual variation is large.
Timeline spacing is deliberately non-linear. Days 0–12 weeks occupy roughly the first 45% of the rail and years 0–40 the remainder, so the embryonic stages stay legible. Read the rail as a sequence, not a scale.
Every stage links to its primary source. Where a claim is preclinical or in-vitro, the stage text says so. Nothing on this timeline should be read as a treatment claim: no hTSC- or exosome-derived product is FDA-approved for any indication.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their nanoscale exosomes (30–150 nm) carry bioactive proteins, miRNA, and growth factors that mediate tissue repair and immune modulation — without the risks of live-cell transplantation. A paradigm shift now in Phase I and II trials globally.
A new class of immune-privileged, multipotent cells derived ethically from chorionic villi. Naturally genetically stable, capable of giving rise to all three germ layers, and demonstrating exceptional expansion (up to 85× population doublings). Highlighted below.
Targeted bioactive peptides modulate signaling pathways, accelerate tissue regeneration, and address cellular senescence — the biological hallmark of aging. Senolytic protocols selectively clear senescent cells driving chronic inflammation. NIH has committed $180M through 2028.
Photobiomodulation (PBMT) at 630–940 nm activates cytochrome c oxidase in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, elevating ATP synthesis, reducing reactive oxygen species, and orchestrating regenerative signaling. A 2025 expert consensus confirmed PBM as safe and effective.
In active development — and already being implemented with partner clinics. Continuous biomarker capture that continues after the study visit, so endpoints are measured rather than assumed.
See the programmeThe Auvum OutPatient AI program is in active development — a clinical-grade outpatient monitoring platform purpose-built to support clinics and clinical-trial sites. Fully customizable, designed to be compatible with virtually any smart health device, and engineered for both day-to-day care and rigorous trial enrollment workflows.
We are implementing this with clinics now. Auvum works directly with partner research sites to stand OutPatient AI up alongside their existing study protocols — device onboarding, biomarker dashboards, and follow-up reporting configured around how the site already runs. If you want your site in the current cohort, ask.
Human trophoblast stem cells (hTSCs) are derived from the trophectoderm — the outer cell layer of the early embryo that becomes the placenta — and are now being isolated and expanded under defined conditions in laboratories worldwide. They are natively immune-privileged, genetically stable, and possess an extraordinary expansion capacity that no other ethically-sourced human cell can match.
Unlike embryonic stem cells, hTSCs can be sourced without the destruction of viable embryos. They open a path to scalable, off-the-shelf cellular therapies for indications previously locked behind donor scarcity and immune compatibility.
Human Trophoblast Stem Cells, sourced from chorionic villi without harming any viable life, give clinical medicine its earliest and most potent regenerative starting material — a developmental window that no other ethically defensible cell source can match.
Auvum's hTSC lines are derived from chorionic villus tissue — the trophoblast-rich tissue of the developing placenta — collected during clinically indicated procedures, including the medical termination of non-viable ectopic pregnancies (roughly 2% of pregnancies globally, which require termination for maternal safety). Tissue is donated under written, IRB-approved informed consent, with no valuable consideration paid to the donor or the collecting facility. Every line carries donor-eligibility determination, infectious-disease screening, and full chain-of-custody documentation under 21 CFR 1271 Subpart C — available to qualified partners under NDA. One qualified donation seeds a master cell bank that supports years of research supply.
The chorionic villi — finger-like projections of the developing placenta — are the trophoblast tissue of origin. Recent work published in Nature Communications Biology (2025) and Cell Stem Cell demonstrates that donor-specific hTSC lines can be derived under defined media conditions from chorionic villus biopsies, reproducibly self-renewing while retaining differentiation competence.
Each lineage corresponds to a published induction protocol from the hTSC starting state — neural, pancreatic, hepatic, renal, immune-effector, mesenchymal, and exosome biomanufacturing pathways are all accessible from a single, scalable source. Hover any lineage to see lineage-specific markers and references.
Auvum partners gain access to human Trophoblast Stem Cells (hTSC), Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) — including youthful umbilical-cord (Wharton's jelly) MSCs — and cGMP-grade therapeutic peptides, all manufactured to the same regulatory standard and supported by a unified protocol stack.
Auvum upholds current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) standards across every cell line and every peptide API we work with. Starting-material qualification, identity testing, sterility assurance, potency assays, residual-host-cell impurity profiling, and tightly controlled differentiation and synthesis protocols are the non-negotiable foundations of safe, effective therapy — for cells and small molecules alike.
Partners receive validated process designs and core intellectual property across our hTSC and MSC cell programs and our cGMP peptide library — accelerating any program from day one.
We solve the starting-material problem on your behalf — qualified hTSC and MSC master cell banks plus cGMP peptide APIs with full CoA — so your team focuses on the research, not on sourcing raw materials.
Auvum is building a platform that lets every partner leverage best-in-class hTSC and umbilical-cord MSC sources alongside our cGMP peptide pipeline — with shared standards, cross-modality reproducibility, and a single regulatory dossier framework.
We reduce development and commercialization costs across cell-therapy programs and peptide programs alike — so partners can run more programmes, and run them further, on the same budget.
Different cell sources answer different clinical questions. The Auvum platform standardizes the comparison so practitioners can match biology to indication with rigor.
| Cell / Vesicle Source | Origin | Potency | Immunogenicity | Regenerative Capacity | Best Use Cases | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Human Trophoblast SC (hTSC) Chorionic villi · ectopic donations | Trophectoderm of early embryo | Multipotent (broad) | Privileged | Pancreatic, hepatic, renal, neural, NK/T-cell, MSC, exosome biomanufacture | Nature 2025Cell Stem Cell | |
Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs) Inner cell mass · blastocyst | Donated embryos (IVF surplus) | Pluripotent | High risk | Research models, tissue engineering scaffolds | Frontiers | |
Induced Pluripotent SCs (iPSCs) Yamanaka factors · OSKM | Reprogrammed adult fibroblasts | Pluripotent | Variable | Cell replacement, drug discovery, Parkinson's, retinal disease | PubMed | |
Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) Bone marrow · cord blood | Marrow, peripheral blood, cord blood | Multipotent | Moderate | Leukemia, lymphoma, immune reconstitution (FDA-approved) | Nature 2025 | |
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) Marrow · adipose · Wharton's | Bone marrow, adipose tissue, umbilical cord | Multipotent | Low | Joint repair, GVHD, autoimmune, wound healing | Nature CDD | |
MSC-Derived Exosomes 30–150 nm · cell-free | Conditioned media of MSCs | N/A (vesicle) | Minimal | Cartilage, neurological, cardiac, anti-inflammatory | Frontiers '26 | |
Adipose-Derived SCs (ADSCs) SVF · liposuction-derived | Subcutaneous fat (autologous) | Multipotent | Very low | Orthopedic, cosmetic, soft-tissue regeneration | PMC | |
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Concentrated platelets | Donor's own peripheral blood | Growth factors only | None (auto.) | Tendinopathy, hair restoration, dermatology | PMC |
Comparison adapted from peer-reviewed sources cited above. Regenerative-capacity scoring is qualitative and clinical-context-dependent.
Regenerative-capacity bars are qualitative — a five-point editorial score synthesised from the cited reviews, not a measured value, and not comparable between rows as a ratio. Read them as "how broadly is this source being investigated", not "how well does it work".
Immunogenicity describes the expected host response for an allogeneic product of that class; an autologous preparation of the same cell type behaves differently. "Has an approved use" means the class has at least one approved indication in at least one major market — it does not mean the row is approved for the use cases listed beside it.
Of the sources listed, only hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and platelet-rich plasma have established regulatory pathways in the United States for the uses shown. hTSC, MSC-exosome, and iPSC products are investigational.
A growing class of small bioactive peptides target precise pathways: telomere maintenance, DNA-damage response, neurorepair, and immune calibration. Evidence quality varies; Auvum tracks the data — and where it falls short — transparently.
| Peptide | Primary Target | Longevity | DNA Repair | Neuro | Immune | Evidence Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Epitalon (Epithalon) Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly · pineal | Telomerase activator | High | High | Mod | Mod | Russian gerontology data on telomere extension; limited Western RCTs. | Frontiers '26 |
Thymosin α-1 Thymic peptide | T-cell maturation · innate immunity | Mod | Low | Low | High | Tα-1 approved in 35+ countries (Zadaxin) for hepatitis & immune indications. | PMC '20 |
BPC-157 Body Protection Compound | Angiogenesis · gut & tendon repair | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | Strong animal data; human safety/dosing not fully characterized. | PMC Review |
GHK-Cu Gly-His-Lys Copper | DNA damage response · skin remodeling | Mod | High | Mod | Mod | Modulates ~4,000 genes; topical use established. | PMC |
Cerebrolysin Porcine neuropeptide | Neurotrophic · BDNF / NGF mimetic | Low | Low | High | Low | Approved in 50+ countries for stroke recovery, dementia, TBI. | Frontiers '26 |
Semax / Selank ACTH-derived neuropeptides | BDNF upregulation · anxiolytic | Low | Low | High | Mod | Russian clinical use for cognitive impairment, stroke. No US approval. | PMC |
TB-500 (Thymosin β-4 frag.) Actin-binding peptide | Cell migration · wound healing | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | Animal studies favorable; FDA flagged purity concerns. | PMC Sports |
NAD⁺ Precursors (NMN/NR) Nicotinamide derivatives | Sirtuin activation · mitochondria | High | High | Mod | Mod | Multiple human RCTs (Sinclair lab et al.); biomarker improvements. | PubMed |
Senolytic Stack (D+Q, Fisetin) Dasatinib + Quercetin · Fisetin | Selective senescent-cell clearance | High | Mod | Mod | High | Mayo Clinic Phase II IPF & diabetic kidney disease; NIH-funded. | PMC |
Auvum publishes evidence transparently. "High / Mod / Low" reflects current peer-reviewed support, not regulatory approval. Several peptides above are not FDA-approved for the indications shown and remain investigational.
"High / Mod / Low" is an evidence-strength score, not an efficacy score and not a regulatory status. It reflects how much peer-reviewed human and animal data currently supports activity in that domain. A "High" in one column and no approval anywhere are entirely consistent.
Several peptides listed are not approved by the FDA for any indication and have no lawful compounding route in the United States. Where a peptide is approved, the approving jurisdiction is named in the Evidence Status column. Availability differs by market — ask before assuming.
Where evidence rests on animal models or on clinical use outside Western regulatory review, the Evidence Status column says so explicitly. Auvum publishes the gaps as well as the support.
Auvum tracks and indexes leading regenerative-medicine research worldwide. Beyond the Sinclair / Life Bio program featured above, here are flagship laboratories whose work informs and shapes our protocols.
"Proteins, miRNA, and growth factors" is where most explanations stop. Here are the molecules, what they do in the recipient cell, and how strong the evidence is for each. Select a cargo class.
These four-pass membrane proteins stud the vesicle surface and are the standard identity markers used to confirm that a preparation actually contains exosomes rather than apoptotic debris or protein aggregates. MISEV2023 guidance requires at least one tetraspanin plus one cytosolic marker before a preparation may be called an EV product. They also mediate the first contact between vesicle and recipient cell.
Characterization, not a therapeutic claim. This is what a certificate of analysis must show.
Cytosolic proteins carried over from the endosomal sorting complex that built the vesicle. Their presence is evidence of true endosomal origin — the multivesicular-body pathway — which distinguishes an exosome from a plasma-membrane-shed microvesicle. Absence of these, alongside presence of calnexin or GM130, is how a lab detects contamination from the parent cell.
MISEV2023 category 2 markers. Required for release testing.
Short non-coding RNAs, 20–24 nucleotides, that silence target mRNAs in the recipient cell. This is the cargo class most often invoked to explain how a cell-free product produces a cell-like effect. In MSC-derived vesicles, miR-21 and miR-146a are repeatedly associated with dampened NF-κB signalling, and let-7 family members with fibrotic remodelling — in animal and in-vitro models.
Preclinical. miRNA content varies substantially with donor, passage, and culture conditions — which is precisely why potency assays matter.
The proteins behind the anti-inflammatory signature attributed to MSC biology. TSG-6 restrains neutrophil migration; IDO depletes tryptophan and suppresses T-cell proliferation; PGE₂ shifts macrophages toward a resolving phenotype. Parent-cell MSC therapy targeting these pathways has reached registered trials in graft-versus-host disease; vesicle-only products are earlier.
Parent-cell evidence is stronger than vesicle-only evidence. Do not conflate them.
Angiogenic and pro-survival signals bound to or packaged within the vesicle. VEGF drives new capillary formation, HGF is anti-fibrotic and pro-survival in hepatic and renal models, and SDF-1 (CXCL12) recruits endogenous progenitors to the site of injury. This is the mechanism most often cited for tissue-repair effects in ischaemic models.
Preclinical. Effect sizes in animal models have not translated proportionally to human endpoints.
The bilayer is not inert packaging. Its high cholesterol and sphingomyelin content is what makes exosomes stable in circulation and resistant to degradation where free protein or naked RNA would not survive. Ceramide drives inward budding during biogenesis, and phosphatidylserine exposure influences how recipient cells take the vesicle up.
In vitro. Lipid composition is a key determinant of shelf stability and cold-chain requirements.
Cargo classes and marker sets follow MISEV2023 (Minimal Information for Studies of Extracellular Vesicles), the field's consensus characterization standard. Evidence tiers on each panel describe the strength of evidence for that cargo's mechanism, not for any product.
Vesicle content varies with donor, tissue source, passage number, and culture conditions. Two MSC-exosome preparations are not interchangeable without comparative potency data. No exosome product is FDA-approved for any indication, and the FDA has issued warning letters and a public safety notification concerning unapproved exosome products.
Every Auvum protocol is built on peer-reviewed mechanisms of action — validated pathways of cellular communication, bioenergetics, and regeneration. We do not pursue trends. We pursue biological truth.
Whether you operate a world-class clinic, conduct the research that defines tomorrow's protocols, or distribute medical innovations — Auvum was architected for you. Our founding-stage focus is on connecting research labs with clinical sites across four anchor markets.
Four questions. We will tell you which track you belong in, what we will need from you, and — just as usefully — what we cannot supply in your jurisdiction.
Auvum partners with forward-thinking clinics across our priority markets — the United States, India, the Philippines, and Colombia, our anchor for Latin America — to deploy evidence-based regenerative protocols. Approved clinics sign up once and gain direct product access through our partner labs and research institutions — hTSC and MSC cell programs, MSC-derived exosomes, cGMP peptides, and clinical hardware — with comprehensive training, regulatory navigation, and OutPatient AI integration that turns outcomes into measurable data. Colombia's world-class medical sector serves as our entry point to the broader LATAM region.
Auvum's mission is to connect research labs with the clinical centers that can carry their work into registered studies. We partner with universities and institutes — in the US, India, the Philippines, and across Latin America (anchored by Colombia) — to share standardized biologics, hTSC starting material, protocol infrastructure, and a growing network of clinical sites. The result: translational research moves from lab bench to validated protocol to widespread adoption, faster than any single institution could alone.
Auvum is appointing founding distribution partners across four priority regions: the United States, India, the Philippines, and Latin America — where Colombia is our anchor market. Colombia's INVIMA-regulated medical sector is one of the most advanced in Latin America and a strategic gateway to the broader region. We bring validated regenerative biologics and technologies with full cold-chain logistics, regulatory dossier support, and in-country clinical infrastructure — and we connect distribution partners directly with the research labs and clinical sites that anchor each market.
Auvum protocols are built on peer-reviewed research from the most respected biomedical institutions globally. We translate evidence into clinical practice — rigorously, responsibly, and at scale.
Research institutions listed are cited within Auvum's published scientific evidence base. Partnership and collaboration status varies by institution.
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