HACKENSACK, N.J. and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from Israel's Patent Office for its patent application titled "Isolated Population of Cells, Methods of Generating Same, and Uses Thereof in the Treatment of CNS Diseases."  This patent is held jointly with Ramot, Tel Aviv University's technology transfer company.

This patent claims neurotrophic factor-secreting cells derived from mesenchymal stem cells, methods for producing those cells, and methods of using those cells for the treatment of neurologic diseases.  "This patent allowance in Israel further extends the geographic reach of our intellectual property, as we are already have received similar claims in the U.S., with additional filings pending elsewhere.  Given the origin of this technology at Tel Aviv University and our very strong commitment to our Israeli operations, we are happy that Israel's Patent Office has also acknowledged the innovation of our NurOwn™ platform technology," stated Tony Fiorino, MD, PhD, BrainStorm's Chief Executive Officer.

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.  NurOwn™ has been administered to over 30 patients with ALS in clinical trials conducted in Israel, and is currently being studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in the United States.  For more information, visit the company's website at www.brainstorm-cell.com.

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