Science at Acorn
Our goal is to prepare the world for the future of personalized regenerative medicine, where we can use the power of our own cells to heal our bodies — and to do this successfully, it’s important to engage with the science that will enable this exciting future. We’re weaving decades of cell-based research to build a science-backed foundation for Acorn now available at Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
Our approach.
We see personalized regenerative medicine as a new approach to healing our bodies, empowered by a collaboration of cryopreservation, bioengineering, and stem cell science. These areas have demonstrated the immense power of our cells and the profound benefits cell-based treatments can provide to people. Acorn is proud to be building on this scientific foundation, and excited to unlock even more of its potential.
Building a platform for Personalized Regenerative Medicine.
Studies show our cells have the potential to rejuvenate tissues, support injury recovery, fight disease and more. This is possible due to our cells abilities to outgrow, differentiate and reprogram to serve a variety of functions. Unfortunately, as we age, we see diminished levels of cell function and diversity, in addition to to the accumulation of DNA damage and mutations. Cryogenically freezing cells allows us to retain a younger autologous cell population that can avoid additional effects of aging and provide a better starting material for regenerative medicine therapies.
Advancing the science and applications of follicle cells.
Acorn considers the hair follicle as an ideal cell source due to its small size, rich cell diversity, and the ability to harvest it non-invasively at any age. We are actively exploring its new applications and have validated it as an ideal cell banking resource. We've been able to outgrow millions of cells from a single follicle, differentiate them into multiple cell types, and even create induced pluripotent stem cells that can become any cell in the body.
How it works
The first non-invasive solution to leverage your own preserved stem cells for personalized regenerative medicine. Access Your Best Cells
A trained technician plucks 50 follicles from the sides and back of the head. This provides a collection of your own valuable cells required for preservation.
Analysis and Cryopreservation
After a full viability analysis, your cells are carefully cryogenically frozen at -196° Celsius, completely stopping the effects of aging and ongoing damage.
Cell-Derived Treatments
Using a small sample of your cells, you’re able to produce personalized stem cell-based topical treatments, rich in exosomes, growth factors and matrix molecules.