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Astellas to support development of Taysha’s gene therapy programmes

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There are options in the future to possibly apply the worldwide research and development (R&D), manufacturing and marketing expertise of Astellas in gene therapy to AAV gene therapy development programmes of Taysha for genetic ailments of the central nervous system (CNS).

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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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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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Covid-19 vaccine success bolsters nanoparticle drug delivery research

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In an email to this news service, João Conde, PhD, professor at NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, said advances like the mRNA vaccines serve as a testament to the breakthroughs made by science over decades of research at the junction of genetics and nanomedicine. This design protects antibodies from the innate immune system.

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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. 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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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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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.