TiGenix NV has entered into a licensing agreement with Sobi for its ChondroCelect® product and sold its Dutch manufacturing facility to PharmaCell, aiming for immediate revenue generation while expanding the product's market reach.

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TiGenix NV is a leading European company based in Leuven, Belgium, specializing in cell therapy. The company has developed ChondroCelect®, a cell therapy product approved for cartilage repair, which aims to address various orthopedic conditions. As part of its strategic growth, TiGenix has been focusing on expanding the reach of its product and optimizing its manufacturing and distribution processes.

As of May 2014, TiGenix reported consistent sales growth for ChondroCelect®, experiencing a 26% increase in revenue compared to the same period in the previous year. With a strong focus on advancing its clinical pipeline, TiGenix is also developing other therapies aimed at treating inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, thereby catering to a niche yet significant medical need in the industry.

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