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Cyagen and Neurophth partner to develop gene therapy vectors

Pharmaceutical Technology

Cyagen and Neurophth Therapeutics have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation AAV gene therapy vectors for specific kinds of genetic ophthalmic ailments. Additionally, Neurophth will oversee the clinical trials and marketing of gene therapy products developed leveraging the new AAV capsids of Cyagen.

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Yet another gene therapy developer turns to layoffs

Bio Pharma Dive

Taysha Gene Therapies is narrowing its research efforts and cutting around 35% of its workforce, the latest in a series of layoffs announced by makers of genetic medicines.

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Bluebird, with little fanfare, is first to bring a second gene therapy to market

Bio Pharma Dive

The approval of Skysona for a genetic brain disease is a milestone for one of gene therapy's pioneering companies, but isn't expected to turn Bluebird's financial fortunes around.

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Lilly agrees to acquire gene therapy developer Akouos for $610m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Company has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of precision genetic medicine firm Akouos for a total deal value of up to nearly $610m or up to $15.50 Akouos focuses on developing adeno-associated viral gene therapies to treat inner ear conditions, including sensorineural hearing loss.

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Astellas to support development of Taysha’s gene therapy programmes

Pharmaceutical Technology

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). This would allow the companies to boost the development of new therapy options for Rett syndrome and GAN patients.

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Gene Therapy and Pharmacokinetics

Camargo

How and When to Incorporate PK Design into Your Gene Therapy Development Plan. Gene therapy, which was in its infancy around 30 years ago, is now becoming a more prominent treatment method in many therapeutic areas, from personalized therapy to mass vaccinations against COVID-19. Gene Therapy Definition.

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Ginkgo grows its gene therapy offerings with StrideBio deal

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal hands Ginkgo technology for discovering and engineering capsids — the outer shell that protects the helpful genetic material in gene therapies.