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Vertex, CRISPR strengthen case for pioneering gene-editing treatment

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Positive data from 75 patients with either sickle cell disease or beta thalassemia keep the companies’ therapy on track to become the first CRISPR-based treatment submitted to drug regulators, possibly by the end of the year.

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FDA sets decision dates for Vertex, CRISPR gene editing drug

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The regulator will issue separate verdicts on the pioneering treatment’s use in sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, with the first expected late this year.

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In first, Verve gets clearance to test base editing inside the body

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Regulators in New Zealand have allowed human testing to proceed, another milestone for the gene editing technology. Verve plans to soon ask for approval to begin testing in the U.S.

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Bluebird, playing catch-up, gets decision date for sickle cell gene therapy

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The regulator will issue a decision on lovo-cel by Dec. 20, roughly two weeks after a verdict is expected on a rival gene editing treatment from Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics.

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European regulators push Biogen, CRISPR drugs toward approval

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While a positive recommendation for the gene editing treatment Casgevy was expected, a clearance for Biogen’s Skyclaris, acquired through a recent acquisition, was no sure bet.

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Trailing rivals, Editas shares first study data for sickle cell treatment

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Editas said its gene editing therapy appeared safe and was well tolerated in two patients. regulators lifted a partial hold on the trial. The data comes five months after U.S.

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Verve shares slide after company reveals details on FDA trial hold

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In a letter to the biotech, the regulator asked for more information on its gene editing medicine for heart disease as well as on its potential risks.