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Cyagen and Neurophth partner to develop gene therapy vectors

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cyagen and Neurophth Therapeutics have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation AAV gene therapy vectors for specific kinds of genetic ophthalmic ailments. Additionally, Neurophth will oversee the clinical trials and marketing of gene therapy products developed leveraging the new AAV capsids of Cyagen.

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Sartorius upscales gene therapy prowess with $2.6bn Polyplus acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

The deal will see Polyplus join the German life science group’s portfolio allowing the latter to leverage expertise in transfection reagents and plasmid DNA for gene therapy. Polyplus, based in Strasbourg, France, produces key components in the production of viral vectors used in cell and gene therapies.

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CAMP4’s funding influx paves the way for tapping regulatory RNA to treat urea cycle disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Last week, CAMP4 Therapeutics announced the close of a $100 million Series B round , which will be used to advance their regulatory RNA (regRNA)-focused programs. CAMP4’s CSO David Bumcrot PhD tells Pharmaceutical Technology that the company plans to see clinical trials go forward for their urea cycle disorder programs late next year.

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Flamingo gets grant from VLAIO to accelerate RNA-focused oncology portfolio

Pharmaceutical Technology

from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) to further advance its oncology portfolio targeting RNA. The grant will help Flamingo to support its translational research in a Phase II study of its lead clinical programme, danvatirsen, to treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

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Arrowhead announces push into obesity space with two gene therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Clinical trials for the two RNA interference (RNAi) programmes are slated to commence in early 2025.

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?5 Things You Need to Know from Our Recent Gene Therapy Webinar

Worldwide Clinical Trials

At the end of May, we hosted a webinar titled “ Changing Times, Changing Therapies: Keeping Up with Advancements in Cell and Gene Therapies ” to provide a quick update on the latest advancements and ongoing in development of these advanced therapeutics. Around 40% of clinical holds are for gene therapy programs.

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Samsung Biologics, GreenLight conclude Covid-19 vaccine engineering run

Pharmaceutical Technology

The RNA platform of Samsung Biologics permitted GreenLight to move from mRNA vaccine conceptualisation to the delivery of released clinical trial material in under two years. Following the demonstration at Samsung, the clinical trial of GreenLight’s Covid-19 booster vaccine is anticipated to commence this year.

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