Advarra

MARCH 31, 2023

The use of engineered genetic materials in clinical trials is rapidly expanding, with potential applications for genetic vaccines, gene-modified cellular therapies, and gene therapies. A key part of the IBC’s evaluation is assessing the risks posed by the engineered genetic materials.

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Scienmag

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

CRISPR gene editing has transformed research, but it is not perfect, and can sometimes target unintended genes; to watch CRISPR enzymes respond to different genes, Leipzig University researchers developed a new method using DNA origami and were able to me Credit: Image courtesy of Julene Madariaga Marcos.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells through epigenetic editing without altering the genetic sequence itself. It’s a great tool for controlling gene expression.”. pyogenes dCas9.

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STAT News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Many scientists hope that the approach proves to be a safer alternative to gene editing therapies that make permanent changes to DNA itself. One aspect of the therapy that was not entirely new was the use of engineered viruses to deliver instructions for the gene editing therapy into Terry’s cells.

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Advarra

JUNE 13, 2024

Recombinant DNA technologies and genetically modified biological agents are being adapted for a wide scope of therapeutic applications, and their use is becoming increasingly common in clinical trials. The post The Importance of Hazard Communications in Clinical Trials Involving Genetic Engineering appeared first on Advarra.

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XTalks

MAY 22, 2024

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with John Finn, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Tome Biosciences , a company developing programmable gene insertion (PGI) technology. PGI is a cutting-edge gene editing technology that allows for the insertion of large sequences of DNA with site-specific precision.

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Scienmag

JULY 14, 2021

Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles Credit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto University iCeMS Cancer cell death is triggered within three days when X-rays are shone onto tumor tissue containing iodine-carrying nanoparticles. The findings, by scientists at Kyoto […].

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XTalks

JANUARY 21, 2025

From non-invasive cancer diagnostics to life-saving cardiovascular implants, the latest medical devices cleared or approved by the FDA in 2024 reflect the remarkable strides in science and engineering. The Shield test provides a non-invasive approach to colorectal cancer screening by analyzing blood for key DNA changes linked to cancer.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

More Investigational Therapies for HIV Are on the Way American Gene Technologies, a pioneering biotech company headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, has released promising results from its Phase I trial of AGT103-T, a gene therapy designed for individuals with chronic HIV disease. In addition, Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

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Advarra

AUGUST 10, 2023

Rapid growth in gene therapy is expected to receive additional support as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) prepares to launch Operation Warp Speed for Rare Diseases. From a technical standpoint, such diseases should be easier to treat with current gene therapy technology.

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pharmaphorum

APRIL 28, 2022

The Next Generation Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit is your definitive industry-led meeting to design and engineer 2nd generation of lipid nanoparticles for emerging payloads beyond RNA into clinic. The industry is now poised to exploit the full therapeutic potential of these vehicles for emerging payloads and extrahepatic delivery.

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XTalks

MARCH 8, 2022

From leading COVID-19 vaccine developments to being at the helm of the latest gene therapies and inventing ground-breaking DNA technologies like CRISPR, women have been at the forefront of some of the most leading-edge scientific discoveries in recent years, both as innovators and leaders.

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Roots Analysis

AUGUST 31, 2023

Gene switches can be regulatory proteins or specific DNA sequences that act to either switch on or off the expression of a gene. Basic Components of Gene Switch Gene switches are composed of noncoding DNA sequences and transcription factors.

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Scienmag

JULY 2, 2021

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XTalks

JANUARY 26, 2024

Innovations in Cancer Therapy CRISPR/Cas9, a groundbreaking gene-editing technology, has demonstrated significant potential in oncology, offering new avenues for cancer treatment. Since 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved six CAR T-cell therapies.

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Roots Analysis

MARCH 16, 2023

Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule that is complementary to a gene’s DNA. It is important in the process of protein synthesis because mRNA is responsible for transferring genetic information from DNA to ribosomes, which then decodes the genetic information into a protein.

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NY Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Two patients in a gene therapy study developed cancer years after treatment. It is not clear whether the therapy was responsible.

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Cloudbyz

MARCH 6, 2024

Unlike traditional small molecule drugs, which are chemically synthesized, biologics are produced through complex biotechnological processes, often involving recombinant DNA technology. This allows for the creation of highly specific and targeted therapies that can modulate biological pathways with remarkable precision.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Beam Therapeutics : A company focused on base editing, a more precise form of CRISPR editing that allows for single DNA base changes without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells without editing the genetic sequence itself. These modifications regulate gene expression without altering the sequence or structure of DNA.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The payload, Del Bourgo tell us, is the therapeutic DNA or RNA sequence that will cure or fix damaged cells. Inactive viruses often act as the viral vector, as they’re able to deliver genetic therapies efficiently. and France to accelerate the development of genomic therapies. So far, we’ve seen promising results.”.

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Roots Analysis

MAY 21, 2024

Several LNP-based therapies are currently being evaluated in the clinical trials; majority of these are conducted for treating breast cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer. In addition, these can be modified with ligands in order to improve the specificity and selectivity of the gene therapy and reduce off-target effects.

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Roots Analysis

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Owing to the ability to preserve a wide variety of elements for such a long period of time, including cells, tissues, blood and DNA, cryopreservation has emerged as a key focus area for stakeholders in the biopharmaceutical industry.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Taysha Gene Therapies announced that Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, received Clinical Trial Application (CTA) approval from Health Canada for its Phase I/II trial of TSHA-101 for infantile GM2 gangliosidosis. RESTORE-1 is a Phase II trial of an intracerebral AAV-based gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

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WCG Clinical

MAY 28, 2024

CAR-T Cells Target Harmful B Cells in Lupus CAR-T cell technology, which uses genetic engineering to direct white blood cells to attack specific molecular targets, was originally proposed for treatment of HIV infection and hematological malignancies. The currently approved CD-19 CAR products are autologous, ex vivo cellular therapies.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 24, 2020

From rare disease drug approvals to treatments involving immunotherapies and gene therapies and awarding of a Nobel Prize to the inventors of the gene-editing tool CRISPR, 2020 was a year of great activity and productivity despite the backdrop of the pandemic.

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Advarra

OCTOBER 10, 2024

These resistance genes are commonly found on small circles of DNA called plasmids. Figure 3 illustrates some of these examples: Bacteria can secrete enzymes that inactivate antibiotics (e.g., Bacteria can exchange plasmids through conjugation, a process where bacteria connect with a sex pilus and plasmids are shared.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

APRIL 24, 2023

Langer’s engineering lab was instrumental in the development of these lipid nanoparticles, playing into his role in co-founding Moderna. Conde says the use of nanoparticle delivery for gene therapies has become more common over recent years. Lipid nanoparticle drug delivery was in the spotlight during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Valentine We recently published the first part of our review of FDAs draft guidance titled Frequently Asked Questions Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products. If you make a tissue product you may produce one lot per patient where a gene therapy may only need a handful of lots through Phase 3.

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