Glossary · regenerative medicine A–Z
IRB / Ethics Approval
Review of a defined research protocol by an institutional review board or research ethics committee; it is not product approval or proof of efficacy.
Why IRB / Ethics Approval matters when choosing treatment
An institutional review board or research ethics committee reviews research protocols, including consent and participant safeguards. Requirements and terminology depend on jurisdiction and whether the activity is research. Ask which body reviewed the specific protocol and verify the reference directly.
Related terms & context
AutologousAllogeneicMuse CellWharton's JellyParacrine EffectDifferentiationPluripotentImmunomodulationCell BankingRegenerative MedicineStem Cell TourismNeuro-inflammation