Humacyte (Nasdaq: HUMA) announced that the FY2026 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations include funding for its bioengineered blood vessels, Symvess, for treating traumatic extremity arterial injuries in warfighters. Symvess is the only human-derived, FDA-approved bioengineered blood vessel, and a retrospective study in Ukraine found 100% survival and zero amputations in 16 treated patients. Despite potential safety risks like graft failure and thrombosis, this funding signifies significant government backing for the company’s innovative technology, leading to a 9.60% stock increase.
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Pentagon backs lab-grown blood vessels for wounded troops
Humacyte (Nasdaq: HUMA) announced that the FY2026 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations include funding for its bioengineered blood vessels, Symvess, for treating traumatic extremity arterial injuries in warfighters. Symvess is the only human-derived, FDA-approved bioengineered blood vessel, and a retrospective study in Ukraine found 100% survival and zero amputations in 16 treated patients. Despite potential safety risks like graft failure and thrombosis, this funding signifies significant government backing for the company’s innovative technology, leading to a 9.60% stock increase.