Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELZ) announced that the World Health Organization has granted the International Non‑Proprietary Name (INN) “olastrocel” to its lead allogeneic cell therapy, CELZ‑201, also known as AlloStem®. The INN assignment, made on December 2, 2025, provides a globally standardized scientific name that regulators, clinicians and researchers will use to identify the product throughout its development and commercialization lifecycle.
The INN designation is a key regulatory milestone that typically occurs as a program advances into later stages of development. It signals that the therapy has progressed sufficiently to warrant a unique, internationally recognized name, which is essential for global regulatory submissions, clinical trial coordination and eventual market launch. For Creative Medical, the INN “olastrocel” reinforces the company’s strategic focus on chronic lower back pain, type 1 diabetes and other immune‑mediated conditions, and supports its broader pipeline of regenerative therapies.
The INN designation aligns with the company’s recent FDA Fast Track status for degenerative disc disease, underscoring a coordinated regulatory strategy that could accelerate market entry and broaden the therapeutic reach of the AlloStem® platform. CEO Timothy Warbington said the milestone “marks an important advancement for our program. A WHO‑recognized INN is foundational for global development, medical adoption and long‑term scalability.” He added that the INN, combined with the Fast Track designation, positions the company for future regulatory approvals and commercial expansion.
Creative Medical’s financial profile remains challenging, with negative margins and declining revenue growth in recent periods. Analysts have highlighted limited cash reserves, high cash burn and the potential need for dilutive financing. The INN designation, while a regulatory win, does not directly alter the company’s cash position but may improve investor confidence and facilitate future capital raising efforts by demonstrating regulatory progress.
Investors reacted positively to the INN designation, citing the alignment with FDA Fast Track status and the potential to unlock multi‑billion‑dollar markets for chronic back pain and type 1 diabetes. However, concerns about the company’s financial health tempered enthusiasm, with analysts noting that the regulatory milestone alone may not offset the risks associated with the company’s high burn rate and uncertain clinical timelines.
Creative Medical will continue to advance its clinical programs, with topline results for the ADAPT trial in degenerative disc disease and the CREATE‑1 trial in type 1 diabetes expected in the first half of 2026. The INN designation positions the company to streamline regulatory submissions and coordinate global trials, potentially accelerating the path to market for olastrocel and strengthening the AlloStem® platform’s commercial prospects.
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