ESI BIO’s research products are currently used by stem cell researchers around the world and will now be available exclusively in the UK and Ireland through 2BScientific Ltd.

Alameda, CA, December 09, 2014 – ESI BIO – A Division of BioTime, Inc. specializes in the production of high quality hydrogels, progenitor cells, human embryonic stem cells, and other key tools for stem cell researchers.

Jeffrey Janus, CEO at ESI BIO commented, “We are pleased to hear that 2BScientific would like to be our distributor in the UK market and we expect that we can build a strong partnership in future.” James Bernard, CEO of 2BScientific added, “2BScientific is excited to have signed a distribution agreement with ESI BIO to sell all of their stem cell products and services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are excited to offer their cell lines and supporting products for stem cell researchers.”

About ESI BIO:
ESI BIO – A Division of BioTime, Inc. (“ESI Cell International Pte Ltd.”) is a unique research reagent organization which markets and distributes human embryonic stem cell lines under conditions designed to be compliant with principles of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), making them suitable for use in clinical research and regenerative medicine. ESI BIO’s portfolio includes PureStem® human embryonic progenitors, HyStem® hyaluronan-based hydrogels, antibodies, and small molecules for stem cell differentiation and reprogramming.

ESI BIO’s mission is to develop innovative research products that help translate scientific discoveries to the clinic. ESI BIO facilities are located in La Jolla and Alameda, California, with a third location in Singapore.

Learn more at www.esibio.com

About 2B Scientific:
2B Scientific is a specialist distributor of immunological reagents to the UK life science market. 2B Scientific takes a novel approach to life science reagents distribution and provides a wide range of products including antibodies, PCR and flow cytometry reagents, apoptosis assays, proteins and life science consumables.

Learn more at www.2BScientific.com

Contact:
Georgi Manov
2BScientific Ltd
77 Heyford Park
Upper Heyford OX25 5HD
United Kingdom
+44 1869 238033
info@2BScientific.com
http://www.2bscientific.com