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Astellas to support development of Taysha’s gene therapy programmes

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Astellas chief strategy officer Naoki Okamura said: “Gene therapy is the cornerstone of Astellas’ Primary Focus, Genetic Regulation; our goal is to bring new transformative treatment options to patients living with serious genetic diseases and limited treatment options.

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FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Immunocompromised Individuals

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Immune systems can be weakened in individuals with HIV/AIDS; cancer and transplant patients taking certain immunosuppressive drugs; and those with genetic diseases affecting the immune system like congenital agammaglobulinemia and congenital IgA deficiency. According to the CDC, approximately 2.7

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AZ buys oral PCSK9 cholesterol drug from Dogma Therapeutics

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There are two antibodies already on the market that target PCSK9 – Amgen’s Repatha (evolocumab) and Sanofi/Regeneron’s Repatha (alirocumab) – but these require subcutaneous injection every two to four weeks.

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Covid-19 vaccine success bolsters nanoparticle drug delivery research

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Libera Bio is using these nanocarriers , developed by the company’s cofounder MJ Alonso, PhD, professor, Department for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, to deliver antibodies. This design protects antibodies from the innate immune system. These could feature in the next four to five years.

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Sanofi wagers $400m on miRecule muscular dystrophy therapy

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Sanofi has added to its rare disease pipeline by licensing an antibody-RNA conjugate (ARC) for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic muscle disorder, from US biotech miRecule.

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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’s RNA editing technology could potentially modify the amount of a key regulatory protein in the body or treat genetic diseases. Shape focuses on unlocking the next breakthrough in RNA technologies in the gene therapy space across many therapeutic areas, as informed by Francois Vigneault, co-founder, and CEO.

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AstraZeneca pays record 660% premium for gene editing company LogicBio

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Through Alexion , which AstraZeneca acquired in 2021, the company will gain access to LogicBio’s technology platforms for the delivery and insertion of genes to address genetic diseases, as well as a platform designed to improve viral vector manufacturing processes. per share, a rare 660% premium on LogicBio’s share price.