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Moderna partners with Life Edit for mRNA gene editing therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

The collaboration will combine the mRNA platform of Moderna with the gene editing technologies suite, including the base editing capabilities of Life Edit for the development of curative therapies to treat challenging genetic diseases. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Asklepios partners with ReCode on gene-editing platform

Pharmaceutical Technology

“Through this collaboration, we have an opportunity to advance AskBio’s gene editing and nonviral delivery efforts, which support and align with our commitment to serving as an industry-leading engine of gene therapy innovation.”. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Ctexli (Chenodiol) Gains FDA Approval as First CTX Treatment

XTalks

Meanwhile, Vivet Therapeutics is advancing an investigational gene therapy candidate, VTX806, which employs an adenoassociated virus (AAV) vector engineered to reinstate CYP27A1 enzymatic activity.

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AstraZeneca pays record 660% premium for gene editing company LogicBio

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US-based LogicBio is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company focused on genome editing and gene delivery platforms to address rare and serious diseases from infancy through adulthood. 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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Researchers identify nanoparticles that could deliver therapeutic mRNA before birth

Scienmag

Study demonstrates the efficacy and therapeutic potential of select ionizable lipid nanoparticles for delivering mRNA to treat genetic diseases before birth Credit: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, January 13, 2021–Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the School of Engineering and Applied Science (..)

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Roche to present new data at the ISTH 2021 Congress highlighting long-standing commitment to advancing haemophilia A standard of care

The Pharma Data

Data will include the final analysis from the phase IIIb STASEY study of Hemlibra® (emicizumab) and updated data from the phase I/II study of SPK-8011, an AAV-based gene therapy in development by Spark Therapeutics (a member of the Roche Group). Roche’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Product Development.

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Covid-19 vaccine success bolsters nanoparticle drug delivery research

Pharmaceutical Technology

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.