ESI BIO, the stem cell products division of BioTime, announces that its cGMP and research grade stem cell lines, reagents and cell matrix products are now available in the UK and Ireland through 2BScientific.

ESI BIO's research products include clinical and research grade human embryonic stem cells from ES Cell International (ESI) and HyStem hyaluronan-based hydrogel extracellular matrices. It also provides unique PureStem Embryonic Progenitors, antibodies and small molecules for stem cell differentiation and reprogramming.

Mr Jeffrey Janus, CEO, ESI BIO said, "We are pleased to hear that 2BScientific would like to be our distributor in the UK market and we expect that we can build a strong partnership in the future."

Mr James Bernard, CEO of 2BScientific added, "2BScientific is excited to have signed a distribution agreement with ESI BIO to sell all of their stem cell products and services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are excited to offer their cell lines and supporting products for stem cell researchers."