Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 7, 2022

Genetic mutations, both germline and acquired, are behind a large proportion of the most debilitating and sometimes life-threatening human diseases. Recent years have seen a steadily growing number of approvals for cell and gene therapies, which has spurred on the community to continue innovating in this space.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 5, 2023

Capsida Biotherapeutics and Eli Lilly and Company ’s wholly owned subsidiary Prevail Therapeutics have announced a partnership for the development of non-invasive gene therapies for central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 10, 2021

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. market and will wind down in Europe.

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Bio Pharma Dive

MARCH 20, 2024

million list price, the highest of any genetic medicine to come to market. Orchard is counting on the long-term data it’s accrued to convince insurers to cover Lenmeldy’s $4.25

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By Amy Raymond, PhD, PMP, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) include cutting-edge approaches that offer the hope of a healthier, happier, and better tomorrow for a wide range of patient populations. This can be a devastating outcome when trying again just isn’t possible.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 18, 2022

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for bluebird bio ’s Zynteglo (betibeglogene autotemcel, beti-cel) for the treatment of the underlying genetic cause of beta?thalassemia A custom-made, one-dose gene therapy, Zynteglo is indicated for such patients who need red blood cells (RBCs) transfusions on a regular basis.

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Pharma Mirror

JANUARY 30, 2022

Ben Beckley, Global Lead at EmerGENE explores the market challenges holding back Cell and Gene Therapy (C&GT) from taking its place as an established treatment area. The global market is projected to reach $13.8 He explains how we can navigate obstacles to ensure C&GT can achieve its full potential.

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BioPharma Reporter

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

PTC Therapeutics has received FDA approval for a gene therapy to treat AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that impairs the normal function of neurons.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 25, 2023

Pushing back an initial deadline, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new regulatory action date of 22 June, by which time the agency will assess the logistics of a possible approval for Sarepta Therapeutics’ Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene therapy.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Axovant has said it plans to continue developing its Parkinson’s Disease gene therapy after reporting supportive data from a small cohort of patients from a phase 2 trial. Parkinson’s is not a true genetic disease, although certain genes have been linked to an increased likelihood of onset.

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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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XTalks

JANUARY 4, 2024

Pfizer has kickstarted the new year with its first-ever gene therapy approval, awarded by Health Canada to the company’s Beqvez (fidanacogene elaparvovec) for the treatment of hemophilia B. There is a significant focus on developing gene therapies as longer-term solutions for the disease.

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BioPharma Reporter

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

PTC Therapeutics has received FDA approval for a gene therapy to treat AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that impairs the normal function of neurons.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 23, 2022

PTC Therapeutic’s Upstaza gene therapy for patients with genetic disorder AADC deficiency has been recommended for approval in the EU, setting up another test of the commercial prospects for gene therapies in the bloc. The post PTC gets green light for gene therapy Upstaza in EU appeared first on.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

AbbVie is expanding its strategic collaboration with Capsida Biotherapeutics for the development of targeted genetic medicines to treat eye diseases with high unmet needs. In pursuing the promise of genetic medicine-based therapeutics, AbbVie continues to expand our capabilities, and we are pleased to have Capsida as a partner.”

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 19, 2023

Although only a small number of gene therapies have reached the market thus far, the industry is poised to grow quickly over the next few years. According to GlobalData’s clinical trials database, there are currently 1,231 planned and ongoing trials for gene therapies and gene-modified cell therapies alone.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 31, 2022

After a recent approval, there are now three gene therapies available on the US market. Though there are still few commercial treatments, in terms of therapeutic potential, Ben Hargreaves finds that companies and investment firms are pushing for this number, and the overall market, to grow rapidly in the coming years.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 18, 2022

SwanBio Therapeutics has raised $56 million in a second-round financing that will be used to advance its lead gene therapy candidate for adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) into clinical testing later this year. The post SwanBio raises $56m for rare neurological disease gene therapy appeared first on.

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BioPharma Reporter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This month sees the launch of a new gene therapy player, Opus Genetics, a company backed and spun out by leading patient group Foundation Fighting Blindnessâ venture arm, the Retinal Degeneration Fund (RD Fund).

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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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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 1, 2022

Sarepta is pressing forward with a bold plan to file with the FDA for accelerated approval of its gene therapy SRP-9001 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in the next few months, with a view to making it available in sometime around the middle of 2023.

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

Approximately 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, and around 70 percent of rare genetic diseases emerge in childhood. Out of over 7,000 rare diseases, only 5 percent (or less) of rare diseases are thought to have approved treatment options, known as “orphan” therapies. How Can Study Protocols Be More Effective?

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 16, 2023

It comprises autologous T cells that are modified genetically with a CAR including a complete human anti-BCMA single-chain fragment variant that has a high binding affinity. It received an Orphan Medicinal Product designation from the EMA and Breakthrough Therapy designation from the NMPA in 2020. By Cytiva Thematic.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Sarepta Therapeutics has followed through on its promise to file for accelerated approval of its gene therapy SRP-9001 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), as it aims for a launch in the middle of 2023. Roche has exclusive rights to the therapy outside the US. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.

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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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XTalks

JUNE 8, 2021

Novartis’ Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) gene therapy has been making significant strides as of late, including dosing of the first Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) patient with the treatment in the UK last week. Related: Is $2 Million Too Much For FDA-Approved SMA Gene Therapy? Zolgensma Gene Therapy: START Trial.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 29, 2022

The European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for Gilead Sciences’ subsidiary Kite’s CAR T-cell therapy, Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), to treat adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL). . Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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BioPharma Reporter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

AskBio, which develops adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for genetic disorders, has won an R&D grant valued at Â2m (around US$2.7m) from Scottish Enterprise.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It leverages the new D-Domain binder of Arcellx and contains autologous T cells genetically modified for targeting multiple myeloma. The development, clinical trial and marketing expenses for the cell therapy will be shared by the companies while co-commercialising the product and equally splitting profits from the US region.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease, approving two on the same day. Both gene therapies are approved for individuals 12 years of age and older with sickle cell disease. How do Casgevy and Lyfgenia Work? million after discounts.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Bluebird bio could be just a few months away from approval of its gene therapy for rare disease cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) in the EU, after the EMA started an accelerated review. The two therapies have been tipped to generate $1.5 billion-plus in peak sales by some analysts.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Its initial focus is to develop therapeutics in oncology, CNS, and genetically defined disease indications. Asieris Pharmaceuticals discovers, develops, and markets advanced therapeutics to treat GU tumours and other related diseases. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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STAT News

APRIL 3, 2023

The first CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration, beating a rival gene therapy that’s been delayed due to a manufacturing issue.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 29, 2022

For cell and gene therapy applications, you need a variety of speciality enzymes of the highest purity, specificity, and consistency. In 2021, Novo Nordisk Pharmatech, a leading pharmaceutical-grade insulin and Quats product supplier announced plans to enter the enzyme market. And it’s within the family – Novozymes!”.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Several biotech companies and researchers are now exploring medical devices and gene therapies to address not just common forms of epilepsy, but also rare conditions such as Dravet Syndrome. A genetic treatment for epilepsy Most treatments for epilepsy aim to treat seizures, which is the main symptom of this condition, says Ferraro.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Shares in Rocket Pharmaceuticals have been living up to their name, shooting up following encouraging early-stage clinical trial results from a gene therapy for a serious inherited rare heart disease. RP-A501 could be the first gene therapy for the disease and the early data showed a positive increase in cardiac protein expression.

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