NEW YORK, NY and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel / ACCESSWIRE / July 28, 2014 / BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, received Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent Office for Patent Application 12/994,761, titled "Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of CNS Diseases."

This patent covers the use of mesenchymal stem cells that secrete elevated levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to treat diseases of the central nervous system, including but not limited to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson?s disease, Alzheimer?s disease, Huntington?s disease, multiple sclerosis, among others. The Patent Office recognized a priority date for this patent of May 28, 2008.

"We are gratified that the US Patent Office has recognized the innovative nature of NurOwn, our proprietary, differentiated mesenchymal stem cells, for use in treating a variety of neurologic diseases," commented BrainStorm?s CEO Tony Fiorino, MD, PhD., "This important patent represents yet another step forward in our intellectual property strategy, and we continue to aggressively pursue patents on all of our commercially important discoveries."

This patent falls under the company?s licensing agreement with Ramot, the technology transfer organization of Tel Aviv University, and reflects the continued collaboration between the company and the laboratory of Prof. Dani Offen, the company's chief scientist.

About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc.

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of first-of-its-kind adult stem cell therapies derived from autologous bone marrow cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The Company holds the rights to develop and commercialize its NurOwn technology through an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Ramot, the technology transfer company of Tel Aviv University. For more information, visit the company?s website at www.brainstorm-cell.com.

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Contact

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: BCLI)

Mr. Tony Fiorino, CEO

Phone: +972-3-9236384

info@brainstorm-cell.com

US Investor Contact

LifeSci Advisors, LLC

Michael Rice

Phone: 646-597-6979

mrice@lifesciadvisors.com

SOURCE: BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.