What is "mesoblast"

Mesoblast \Mes"o*blast\, n. [Meso- + -blast.] (Biol.)

1. The mesoderm.

2. The cell nucleus; mesoplast.

n. (context biology English) the middle, germinal layer of undifferentiated cells of an early embryo; it becomes the mesoderm

n. the middle germ layer that develops into muscle and bone and cartilage and blood and connective tissue [syn: mesoderm]

Mesoblast Limited is an Australian-based regenerative medicine company. It seeks to provide treatments for inflammatory ailments, cardiovascular disease and back pain. The company is led by Silviu Itescu, who founded the company in 2004.