pharmaphorum

MARCH 26, 2024

Nanoscope Therapeutics is on the brink of filing for FDA approval of what could be the first gene therapy for incurable eye disease retinitis pigmentosa (RP) that can be used regardless of underlying genetic mutations.

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XTalks

JANUARY 21, 2025

TriClip G4 System Manufacturer/developer : Abbott Medical Date of FDA approval : April 1, 2024 Approved for : Tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Date of FDA approval : March 29, 2024 Approved for : To detect exposure to human parvovirus B19. TriClip size comparison photo. Photo courtesy of Abbott Medical.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 3, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Tenaya Therapeutics’ gene therapy TN-201 a fast track designation for the treatment of myosin binding protein C3 (MYBPC3)-associated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). If successful, TN-201 would be a first-in-class disease-modifying gene therapy for MYBPC3-associated HCM.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 22, 2023

Vyjuvek is a non-invasive, topical, re-dosable gene therapy that delivers functional human COL7A1 gene copies to offer wound healing. We offer our sincere gratitude to DEB patients, caregivers, investigators, US regulators and our employees who made this approval possible.

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BioPharma Reporter

AUGUST 18, 2022

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bluebird bioâs Zynteglo (betibeglogene autotemcel), also known as beti-cel: a one-time gene therapy custom-designed to treat the underlying genetic cause of beta thalassemia in adult and pediatric patients who require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 29, 2022

However, in patients with urea cycle disorders, genetic defects result in inadequate amounts of the enzymes needed to convert nitrogen into urea. The most common marketed drugs in this space aim to address the hyperammonaemia caused by the defective genes in this disorder.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. a biotech company specializing in the development and commercialization of genetic medicines for rare diseases, announced FDA approval for Vyjuvek for the treatment of DEB.

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XTalks

JULY 19, 2021

Phosphorus, a leading preventative genomics company, has developed the first comprehensive preventative genetic test for consumers. The test is called GeneCompass and features medical-grade technology to provide a holistic assessment of genetic health and wellness. The Phosphorus GeneCompass test has a list price of $249.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

New research has confirmed a strong link between four genetic mutations and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare but often fatal brain infection that can be triggered by dozens of FDA-approved drugs.

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XTalks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Polydefkis, professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an investigator in the Phase III NEURO-TTRansform study on which Wainua’s FDA approval was grounded on, in the news release.

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STAT News

AUGUST 18, 2022

Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment that delivers a potentially permanent, genetic fix for patients with the inherited blood disorder beta thalassemia — and quite possibly a financial lifeline for its manufacturer, Bluebird Bio , STAT tells us. Zynteglo will cost $2.8

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STAT News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first gene therapy to treat people with hemophilia B, an inherited bleeding disorder , STAT writes. million, making it the most expensive drug approved to date. Enjoy the holiday. Hemgenix will cost $3.5 Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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XTalks

MAY 26, 2023

Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek has been awarded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make it the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in patients with the rare, often debilitating skin disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). It has been modified so that it cannot replicate in normal cells.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Data from the first patients enrolled into Regenxbio’s trial of its gene therapy for rare inherited disease mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) – also known as Hurler syndrome – has shown the first signs of clinical activity. The post Regenxbio expands MPS I gene therapy trial after first look at data appeared first on.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Valentine — On November 22, 2022, FDA approved CSL Behring’s BLA for Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), an AAV-based gene therapy for the treatment of adults with Hemophilia B who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes.

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XTalks

MAY 17, 2023

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announced this week that the Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (AMP BGTC) has selected eight rare diseases for its clinical trial portfolio.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Related: FDA Approves New Use for Ozempic to Reduce the Risks of Kidney Disease Maze stands out in the biotech space with its Compass platform, which analyzes genetic data to identify disease-linked variants. Certain genes have been linked to an increased risk of CKD, with APOL1 being one of the most well-studied.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 21, 2021

US biotech bluebird bio has had a challenging time in the last few months, so a recommendation for EU approval of its gene therapy for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) will give it a lift. After two years’ follow-up, 90% of the boys given the gene therapy showed minimal loss of function and were still alive.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Current Share Price: PWS is a complex, genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorder that affects multiple organ systems. And hyperphagia is common not only to PWS but also to hypothalamic obesity, binge-eating disorder and certain rare genetic disorders like Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

People with one form of the genetic blood disorder hemophilia now have a one-time treatment with a $3.5 million price tag.

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XTalks

JUNE 30, 2023

It’s been a big week for cell and gene therapy approvals in the US, including a much-awaited approval for one to treat hemophilia A, the most common form of hemophilia. Hemophilia A is a rare genetic bleeding disorder that is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes the key blood clotting protein factor VIII (FVIII).

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 22, 2023

In 2022, the FDA approved only 37 new medicines, an underwhelming number compared to 98 in 2018. However, while only around 34% of the approvals in 2018 were for orphan drugs, 54% new approvals in 2022 were for drugs to treat rare diseases. The condition affects one in 10,000 to 15,000 live female births.

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XTalks

JANUARY 26, 2023

This is the fourth US FDA approval that BeiGene has received for Brukinsa since 2019. Diagnosis is confirmed by a differential complete blood count and genetic testing. Treatment selection is determined by age, disease severity, comorbidities and the presence or absence of certain genetic mutations.

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XTalks

MARCH 21, 2025

Following Neffys FDA approval , ARS Pharma reported $2.3 Iovance Biotherapeutics Iovances Amtagvi (lifileucel) is FDA-approved as the first tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL)-based therapy for solid tumors. With a 30-month shelf life and rapid absorption, Neffy offers an on-the-go alternative to auto-injectors.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 18, 2022

bluebird bio’s Zynteglo has become the first cell-based gene therapy to be approved in the US, getting the nod from the FDA as a treatment for patients with beta thalassaemia who require regular blood transfusions. An FDA advisory committee recommended approval of Zynteglo on the strength of that data in June.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Bumetanide’s potential was discovered by analysing data on more than 1,300 FDA-approved drugs derived from brain tissue samples, laboratory experiments involving animal and human cells, and human population studies.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A new EMA approval has expanded the use of Vertex Pharma’s exon-skipping cystic fibrosis therapy Symkevi to children as young as six if they have specific gene mutations. Symkevi has been an option for CF patients in this group aged 12 or over for two years, but the new approval means treatment will now be able to begin much earlier.

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XTalks

MARCH 21, 2023

It is estimated that Rett syndrome affects 6,000 to 9,000 patients in the US, with a diagnosed population of approximately 4,500 patients, according to a press release from Acadia announcing Daybue’s approval. However, in animal studies, trofinetide has been shown to increase dendritic branching and synaptic plasticity signals.

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XTalks

MAY 15, 2023

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases in collaboration with Protalix BioTherapeutics announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of their new medication Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) for the treatment of Fabry disease. Genetic confirmatory testing is then conducted to identify the specific mutations in the GLA gene.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 2, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA -mutated ( BRCA m) metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Patients should be selected for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for LYNPARZA. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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XTalks

MAY 31, 2022

The precise cause of psoriasis is unknown, but risk factors include genetics and a family history of the condition, heavy alcohol consumption, stress, smoking and dry or cold weather. It has been estimated that around eight million people in the US and 125 million people in the world have been affected by psoriasis. Clinical Trials of Vtama.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

cTTP is a very rare, inherited and life-threatening blood clotting disorder caused by a disease-causing mutation in the ADAMTS13 (A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 13) gene, which encodes the ADAMTS13 enzyme that regulates blood clotting by cleaving the von Willebrand factor (VWF) protease.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 31, 2022

The new label means that Evrysdi (risdiplam) can now be used across all ages – from newborns to adults – allowing it to target the same groups as rival therapies Spinraza (nusinersen) from Biogen and Novartis’ one-shot gene therapy Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec). Zolgensma costs about $2.1

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The FDA has approved Alnylam’s gene silencing drug Oxlumo, the first treatment for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), an ultra-rare and life-threatening genetic disorder. The post FDA approves Alnylam’s ultra-rare disease drug Oxlumo appeared first on.

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Advarra

AUGUST 8, 2023

Gene therapy research is booming in the clinical setting. In this blog, we summarize the growth, risks, and regulatory requirements for gene therapy research. Defining the Boom in Gene Therapy Research The gene therapy field is experiencing explosive growth in today’s competitive research environment.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Researchers in the US have developed an artificial intelligence-based tool that is able to predict COVID-19 symptoms and suggest which FDA-approved drugs might be used to treat patients.

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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. By editing these genes, researchers can effectively neutralize their cancer-promoting effects.

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