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Previously, we reported that autologous or allogenic fibroblast injections could treat intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) in preclinical studies by maintaining disc height and stability through fibrosis. However, the pathway to successful drug development remains unclear. Methods: To develop a novel human allogenic fibroblast injection, we launched a quality-by-design (QbD) project focusing on human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs). Results: We developed a tissue separation process, HDF culture process, and HDF cryopreservation process. The tissue disinfection method used 5% povidone-iodine solution and 75% alcohol for 3\u20135 min each; the tissue digestion conditions used neutral protease AF followed by overnight soaking plus collagenase NB6 digestion for 2\u20133 h; the non-animal component medium contained high glucose dulbecco\u2019s modified eagle medium (DMEM) + 7.5% human platelet lysate (hPL); A cell density of 14,000\u201318,000 cells\/cm2 was used; the cell cryopreservation solution contained 75% CS10 + 10% human serum albumin (HSA) + 15% saline (NaCl). Finally, we explored its therapeutic effects by treating IVDD in rabbits. Conclusions: The model of lumbar disc degeneration in rabbits was induced by acupuncture, and HDF was injected into the intervertebral disc. The therapeutic effect of HDF was observed by imaging and histopathology at 1, 3, and 6 months after administration. HDF treatment significantly improved the water content of degenerative intervertebral discs and maintained the height and stability of intervertebral discs. Signal pathway analysis in cynomolgus monkeys suggested that the primary mechanism involves promoting disc fibrosis. Therefore, this study demonstrated the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing FibroCellTM, a foreskin-derived human dermal fibroblast injection. 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