Periodic Reporting for period 3 - iPSpine (Induced pluripotent stem cell-based therapy for spinal regeneration)

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Degeneration of the spine’s intervertebral discs (IVDs) is a major contributor to LBP. It accounts for at least 40% (~200 million) of all LBP cases, leading to an annual economic burden of ~€240 billion for...