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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.
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.
Eli Lilly and Company has expanded a licencing and partnership agreement with ProQR Therapeutics to discover, develop and market new genetic medicines. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva. The companies entered the initial agreement in September last year. By Cytiva Thematic.
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.
PTC Therapeutics has gained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its new gene therapy, Kebilidi (eladocagene exuparvovec), for treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. The FDA requires a confirmatory study to validate these findings, which is ongoing.
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.
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. By Cytiva Thematic.
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.
The leading Australian CRO for biotechs and Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific CRO Market Leadership Award winner, Avance Clinical, has expanded its gene technology clinical trial services to meet the increasing global demand predicted to reach $17.4 The post Avance Clinical Expands Gene Technology Clinical Trial Services to Meet $17.4
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
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. The global nature of cell and gene therapy trials adds another layer of complexity.
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.
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.
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical has entered a research partnership and option agreement with ReCode Therapeutics for exploring its single-vector gene-editing platform. The new solution will enable complete gene insertion by delivering the gene-editing tool and DNA as mixed cargo to desired targets in one LNP. By Cytiva Thematic.
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.
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.
Moderna has entered a strategic research and development partnership with ElevateBio’s Life Edit Therapeutics to discover and develop new in-vivo mRNA gene editing therapies. Our novel editing systems have the potential to precisely modify gene targets for both in vivo and ex vivo therapeutic development.”
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.
Ben Beckley, Global Lead at EmerGENE explores the market challenges holding back Cell and Gene Therapy (C>) 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> can achieve its full potential.
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.
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.
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.
The next wave of medicine is well on course to be cell and gene-based. For cell and gene therapy applications, you need a variety of speciality enzymes of the highest purity, specificity, and consistency. Novozymes has a long legacy of enzyme discovery and the ability to genetically engineer these speciality enzymes to be superior.
Ben Hargreaves finds that the vast amount of genetic data that exists today could help provide a faster, more targeted way of developing new drug candidates. The logical extension to this kind of approach is treating individual patients, with their individual genetic makeup.
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.
Under the terms of the deal, the company will receive non-exclusive rights to CRISPR/Cas9, a gene-editing technology of CRISPR Therapeutics, for the development of potentially curative T1D cell therapies. The gene-editing technology allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA.
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.”
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.
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).
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.
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. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva. By Cytiva Thematic.
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.
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.
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.
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 therapy is designed to compensate for the disease-causing ABCD1 gene.
Based in the US, NKGen develops and markets new autologous, allogeneic and CAR-NK NK cell therapies. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva. Editorial content is independently produced and follows the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
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.
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. The post Sarepta says early filing for DMD gene therapy is back on appeared first on.
Obesity is a multifactorial disease in which environmental conditions and several genes play an important role in developing this disease. Obesity and genetics. Over a hundred genes and gene variants related to excess weight have been discovered. The rate of new cases of colorectal cancer dropped 23% during this time.
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.
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. It is administered as a single intravenous dose and uses an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector to deliver the gene into muscle cells. .”
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.
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).
Last week saw Opus Genetics announce it had acquired the rights to two preclinical-stage adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapy product candidates for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) from Iveric Bio.
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