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Astellas to support development of Taysha’s gene therapy programmes

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Ast ellas Pharma has announced plans to make a strategic investment to back the development of Taysha Gene Therapies’ adeno-associated virus (AAV) development programmes for Rett syndrome and giant axonal neuropathy (GAN). Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Shape Therapeutics-Roche’s Deal; AllStripes Raises $50M; Datavant-Real Chemistry’s Partnership; BlueWillow’s Nasal Vaccine

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Shape Therapeutics inks gene therapy deal with Roche worth up to USD 3 Billion. Seattle biotech firm Shape Therapeutics has signed a deal potentially exceeding USD 3 billion with pharma giant Roche to bolster the development of gene therapies for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

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Verily – Janssen collaboration; Enhancing the response in pancreatic cancer; Avrobio gene therapy eradicates toxic substrate; Gut microbiome responsible for Multiple Sclerosis

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Immune-stimulating antibodies, which target the receptor CD40, are emerging as promising therapies for pancreatic cancer. Avrobio gene therapy eradicates toxic substrate in Fabry patient. Moreover, those that did become ill showed relatively mild disease, from which they recovered quickly.

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Covid-19 vaccine success bolsters nanoparticle drug delivery research

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Conde says the use of nanoparticle delivery for gene therapies has become more common over recent years. Nanoparticles can be tailored to target specific cells or tissues, release gene therapies in a regulated manner, reduce toxicity, and increase stability,” he added. These could feature in the next four to five years.

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AstraZeneca pays record 660% premium for gene editing company LogicBio

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US-based LogicBio is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company focused on genome editing and gene delivery platforms to address rare and serious diseases from infancy through adulthood. As per the agreement, Alexion will initiate a cash tender offer through a subsidiary to acquire all outstanding shares of LogicBio for $2.07

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BioMarin Announces Positive Phase 3 Gene Therapy Trial Results in Adults with Severe Hemophilia A; Study Met All Primary and Secondary Efficacy Endpoints in One-Year Data Set

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(NASDAQ: BMRN) today announced positive topline results from its ongoing global Phase 3 GENEr8-1 study of valoctocogene roxaparvovec, an investigational gene therapy for the treatment of adults with severe hemophilia A. This is the largest global Phase 3 study to date for any gene therapy in any indication, with 134 participants.

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GBT claims EU approval for sickle cell drug Oxbryta

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The drug – which costs $125,000 at US list prices – can be used either alone or in combination with hydroxyurea, a well-established therapy for the disease.

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