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Moderna and Generation Bio partner for genetic medicines development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Under the terms of the deal, Moderna has purchased an option to license ctLNP and closed-ended DNA (ceDNA) technology from Generation Bio. Moderna will have an additional option to license a third programme targeting either immune cells or the liver.

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Bayer strengthens gene therapy portfolio with lipid nanoparticle technology from Acuitas Therapeutics

The Pharma Data

Bayer strengthens gene therapy portfolio with lipid nanoparticle technology from Acuitas Therapeutics Bayer AG is joining forces with Acuitas Therapeutics, Inc., In addition to mRNA, Acuitas LNP can be used to deliver a range of different nucleic acid therapeutics including small interfering RNA (siRNA), antisense oligonucleotides and DNA.

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The challenges and trends of cell & gene therapies 

Drug Discovery World

DDW Editor Reece Armstrong looks at the cell and gene therapy landscape, examining the challenges facing developers and the trends we can expect to see throughout the year. . There’s no doubt that cell and gene therapies present some of the most exciting opportunities for emerging drugs. billion, compared to $19.9 Cancer is king .

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Could CRISPR cure HIV? US biotech Excision raises $60m to find out

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Once someone is infected with HIV it stays with them for life thanks to the retrovirus’s ability to inject its DNA code into the host. Khalili is a named inventor on patents that cover the viral gene editing technology and also holds equity in Excision, where he will act as chief scientific consultant.

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Elevating drug discovery through access to in vivo models

Drug Discovery World

Licensing: facilitating straightforward access to genetically engineered models Genetically engineered models (GEMs) are mice and rats that have been genetically engineered to include or exclude specific DNA modifications. Therefore, licensing agreements play a crucial role in determining the availability of these models.

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Novartis announces lift of partial clinical trial hold and plans to initiate a new, pivotal Phase 3 study of intrathecal OAV-101 in older patients with SMA

The Pharma Data

SVP, Chief Medical Officer, Novartis Gene Therapies. “We SVP, Chief Medical Officer, Novartis Gene Therapies. “We Additionally, STEER will add to the clinical data and emerging real-world evidence for the use of gene therapy to treat SMA. 2 years and <5 years old with SMA Type 2.

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Novartis shares Zolgensma long-term data demonstrating sustained durability up to 7.5 years post-dosing; 100% achievement of all assessed milestones in children treated prior to SMA symptom onset

The Pharma Data

Children in LT-001 treated after SMA symptom onset maintained or achieved additional milestones up to 7.5 Children in LT-001 treated after SMA symptom onset maintained or achieved additional milestones up to 7.5 years post-dosing, children who were treated after presenting symptoms of SMA maintained all previously achieved motor milestones.