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Astellas to support development of Taysha’s gene therapy programmes

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Ast ellas Pharma has announced plans to make a strategic investment to back the development of Taysha Gene Therapies’ adeno-associated virus (AAV) development programmes for Rett syndrome and giant axonal neuropathy (GAN). Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Gene therapy specialist bluebird exits “untenable” European market

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Europe market has proved so hostile to gene therapies when it comes to pricing and reimbursement for gene therapies that bluebird bio has decided to quit the market altogether, according to Andrew Obenshain, president of its severe genetic diseases unit. — Brad Loncar (@bradloncar) August 9, 2021.

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Alyftrek: Vertex Expands Cystic Fibrosis Treatment with Triple-Action Combo

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Alyftrek (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor), a next-in-class triple combination cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator, to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged six years and older with at least one F508del mutation or another responsive CFTR mutation.

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Astellas makes another gene therapy play, takes stake in Taysha

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Astellas has been having some safety-related issues with its gene therapy programmes of late, but it shows no signs of lessened enthusiasm for the category – as a new alliance with US biotech Taysha demonstrates. ” The post Astellas makes another gene therapy play, takes stake in Taysha appeared first on.

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FDA slaps clinical hold on BioMarin’s PKU gene therapy

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BioMarin Pharma has had another setback in its gene therapy development programme, announcing this morning that the FDA has placed a phase 1/2 trial of its candidate for phenylketonuria (PKU) on hold while it investigates a safety signal. The post FDA slaps clinical hold on BioMarin’s PKU gene therapy appeared first on.

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10 Key Learnings from Successful Cellular and Gene Therapy Trials for Rare Diseases

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Rare diseases can often be progressive, chronic and fatal. Approximately 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, and around 70 percent of rare genetic diseases emerge in childhood. Sadly, one-third of children with rare diseases die before their first birthday. How Can Study Protocols Be More Effective?

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US FDA approves Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek for DEB

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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.