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Eledon’s Antibody Aids First Gene-Edited, Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant

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Tegoprubart, Eledon Pharmaceuticals’ experimental anti-CD40L antibody, was part of the immunosuppressive treatment regimen used following the first-ever transplant of a kidney from a genetically modified pig to a human.

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AstraZeneca pays record 660% premium for gene editing company LogicBio

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AstraZeneca’s rare disease firm Alexion is set to expand its genomic medicine portfolio with the acquisition of gene editing specialist LogicBio Therapeutics, in a deal worth approximately $68 million. The post AstraZeneca pays record 660% premium for gene editing company LogicBio appeared first on.

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Verve starts trials of cholesterol drug in test of base editing technique

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Verve Therapeutics has started dosing patients in a phase 1b trial of its in vivo gene-editing drug for high cholesterol, designed to permanently switch off the PCSK9 gene with a one-shot treatment. Other CRISPR-based therapies generate a DSB at a precise location, after which cellular processes carry out the editing function.

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Cell therapies in AML inch closer to market while facing challenges

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However, it is possible to target CD33 in the clinic, as evidenced by the FDA approval of Pfizer’s anti-CD33 antibody-drug conjugate Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) in 2000. The first clinical attempt at managing AML with CAR-T cells was reported in 2013 with a small Phase I study that did not demonstrate activity.

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Innovation in immuno-oncology: Leading companies in in-vitro T-cell activation

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In-vitro T-cell activation is a key innovation area in immuno-oncology T cells can be activated and differentiated in vitro by crosslinking the TCR with CD3 antibodies and PMA treatment. Activation of T-cell proliferation specifically in a tumour is crucial for reducing the autoimmune side effects of antitumour immunotherapy.

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Vertex to use ImmunoGen technology to discover conditioning agents

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ImmunoGen has announced an agreement granting rights to Vertex Pharmaceuticals to carry out research using antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology for the discovery of new targeted conditioning agents. The research using ImmunoGen’s technology will enable the discovery of the agents for use with gene editing.

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Nedisertib by Merck for Neuroendocrine Tumors: Likelihood of Approval

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Merck also provides a wide range of products including lab water systems, gene editing tools, cell lines, antibodies and end-to-end systems. The company serves healthcare, performance materials, and life sciences markets. It has presence in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa.