SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event
reported): August
26, 2010
BioTime, Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California |
1-12830 |
94-3127919 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number)
|
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1301 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda,
California 94502
(Address of principal executive offices)
(510)
521-3390
(Registrant's telephone number, including area
code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Statements made in this Report that are not historical facts may
constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those discussed. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not
limited to those discussed in this report and in BioTime's other reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Words such as
“expects,” “may,” “will,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,”
“seeks,” “estimates,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements.
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 – Other Events.
On September 1, 2010 we will be offering for sale seven new human embryonic progenitor cell lines for research use only. The new progenitor lines were produced from embryonic stem cells using our ACTCellerateTM technology. The seven new cell lines have markers of diverse mesoderm and neural crest cell types and are designated W11, Z2, SK31, SM35, T36, EN51, and EN55.
Human embryonic progenitor cells are intermediate in the developmental process between embryonic stem cells and fully differentiated cells. The cells may possess the ability to become a wide array of cell types with potential applications in research, drug discovery, and potential novel regenerative stem cell therapies. The cells are relatively easy to manufacture on a large scale and in a purified state, which may make it advantageous to work with these cells compared to the direct use of human embryonic stem cells.
In addition to offering these new progenitor cell lines, we will also
simultaneously launch corresponding cell culture media and
differentiation kits. Information about the products will be available
online at www.embryome.com/products.htm beginning September 1, 2010.
Section
9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Number |
Description |
99.1 |
Press release dated August 26, 2010 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to
the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BIOTIME, INC. |
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Date: |
August 26, 2010 |
By: |
/s/ Steven A. Seinberg |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Number |
Description |
99.1 |
Press release dated August 26, 2010 |