Pharmaceutical Technology

APRIL 26, 2023

MiNA Therapeutics has entered into a research collaboration and option licensing agreement with BioMarin Pharmaceutical to speed up the development of therapeutic ribonucleic acid activation (RNAa) candidates to treat rare genetic diseases. The new deal excludes oncology and other therapeutic areas outside the scope of genetic disease.

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pharmaphorum

JULY 20, 2022

Armed with a $100 million second-round financing, CAMP4 Therapeutics is preparing to start the first clinical trial of a drug targeting regulatory RNA (regRNA) molecules that can be used to fine-tune the expression of genes. ” The post CAMP4 raises $100m to take lead RNA drugs into clinic appeared first on. .

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BioPharma Reporter

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The messenger RNA (mRNA) specialist Moderna has teamed up with ElevateBio-owned Life Edit Therapeutics to develop gene editing therapies that are delivered into patients in vivo.

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Scienmag

JULY 1, 2022

Therapeutics based on messenger RNA, or mRNA, can potentially treat a wide range of maladies, including cancer, genetic diseases, and as the world has learned in recent years, deadly viruses.

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BioPharma Reporter

JULY 21, 2022

US biotech, CAMP4 Therapeutics, has secured US$100m in a Series B financing round that it says will be used to accelerate expansion of its regulatory RNA (regRNA) platform.

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BioSpace

JUNE 20, 2022

Therorna brought in $42 million to advance its circular RNA platform, while Carbon Biosciences banked $38 million to develop therapies for genetic diseases, beginning with cystic fibrosis.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 12, 2023

Under the research partnership deal, the companies will develop new precision genetic medicines for a severe form of genetic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Our pipeline of programmes focused on neuromuscular and cardiac rare disease gives us deep insight into the diverse and complex nature of dilated cardiomyopathy.”.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 17, 2024

DDW’s Diana Spencer speaks to Josh Mandel-Brehm , CEO of Massachusetts-based biotech CAMP4, to understand the role regulatory RNAs play in gene expression and how the founders overcame the challenge of launching a business based on brand new science. DS: You describe your therapeutics as RNA Amplifiers. How do they work?

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Camargo

JULY 27, 2021

The technology of gene therapy is possible due to extensive DNA research and our resulting understanding of many diseases on the genetic level, and it encompasses several mechanisms such as introducing new genes (gene addition) and inactivating or replacing mutated genes (gene editing). Formulation Considerations.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Sanofi has added to its rare disease pipeline by licensing an antibody-RNA conjugate (ARC) for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic muscle disorder, from US biotech miRecule. billion deal in 2018.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 11, 2024

Researchers have used messenger RNA (mRNA) to create an effective therapy for a rare liver disease in preclinical studies, demonstrating the technology’s potential therapeutic use in people. Patients affected by the disease are found to also experience an imbalance of glutathione regulation, which is important for liver detoxification.

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XTalks

JANUARY 5, 2022

These include the continued promise of RNA-based vaccines as well as therapeutics based on RNA editing approaches for the treatment of various conditions including rare genetic diseases. Ayesha also discussed some of the predicted trends in the life sciences for 2022.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The RNA Revolution: From mRNA Vaccines to RNA Editing. The age of RNA is officially here, and it’s here to stay as more than a passing life science trend. RNA technology is not new nor has its potential been surprising. RNA in the Making. So why did this perceived RNA ‘revolution’ take so long?

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 3, 2024

As a result, the data provides an important proof-of-concept for Circio’s circular RNA platform, which we expect will translate into improved gene therapies for patients in the future,” said Dr Thomas Hansen, CTO at Circio. “In This is a clear demonstration of a substantial, and statistically significant, advantage over mRNA-based expression.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The collaboration will combine the mRNA platform of Moderna with the gene editing technologies suite, including the base editing capabilities of Life Edit for the development of curative therapies to treat challenging genetic diseases.

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Drug Discovery World

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

WGS and Dante’s genomic reports will provide information about predisposition to genetic diseases, genetic carrier information and more. In April 2022, PacBio expanded a research collaboration with Children’s Mercy Kansas City in an effort to improve scientists’ understanding of the genetic underpinnings of rare diseases.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The strengths of etherna’s lipid based nanoparticle (LNP) platform have been showcased in a peer-reviewed paper in Advanced Functional Materials. etherna’s Vice President, Technology & Innovation, Stefaan De Koker described the paper as a “landmark” for the company and its technology.

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Delveinsight

AUGUST 26, 2021

Seattle biotech firm Shape Therapeutics has signed a deal potentially exceeding USD 3 billion with pharma giant Roche to bolster the development of gene therapies for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Shape’s RNA editing technologies can modify the RNA sequence, which makes the body’s protein building blocks.

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Roots Analysis

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

These kits require less input sample, produce sufficient DNA / RNA libraries with minimum errors and are compatible with a broad range of input samples, including blood, cells, plasma and saliva. As per our analysis, majority of the kits use purified RNA / DNA as the input sample. Diverse Landscape of NGS Library Preparation Kits.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Related: Top 30 Pharma Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends 1) Moderna Compound annual growth rate: 415 percent Moderna, headquartered in Massachusetts, is a prominent biotechnology company specializing in RNA therapeutics, particularly mRNA vaccines.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 6, 2021

Thalassaemia is a severe genetic disease that is characterised by significantly reduced production of functional beta-globin, a component of haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in the blood. Severely-affected patients need regular blood transfusions to maintain their haemoglobin levels. .

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 8, 2024

Beard Distinguished Professor of Experimental Surgery and the Founding Director of the Translational Research Institute at Duke University, explores the rise of RNA therapeutics. However, the RNA landscape has drastically changed in recent years and we now know that the molecule is more than just a transient, linear carrier of information.

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XTalks

AUGUST 29, 2022

The CRISPR-Cas9 system works by having “spacer” sequences transcribed into short RNA sequences that can guide the system to the matching target in the DNA sequence of a cell. The results demonstrate potential as a novel, safe and effective approach to cell therapies. Harnessing the Cellular Engineering Potential of CRISPR.

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Drug Discovery World

MAY 15, 2024

AATD is a challenging genetic disease to treat. By using circular RNA-based AAT expression, Circio is uniquely able to separate the two species for mutant-specific knockdown, thereby solving two problems with one single product.” There are over 200,000 AATD patients affected in the USA and EU alone.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

PH1 is an ultra-rare genetic disease marked by overproduction of oxalate, which causes deposits of calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys and urinary tract and can lead to painful and recurrent kidney stones, nephrocalcinosis, progression to kidney failure, and system organ dysfunction. It is an RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutic.

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Pharma Mirror

APRIL 21, 2024

This represents an increasingly promising field of precision medicine, holding significant prospects for preventing and treating numerous challenging or genetic diseases. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded ribonucleic acid transcribed from the DNA chain, carrying the encoding information for protein synthesis.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells through epigenetic editing without altering the genetic sequence itself. Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The impact of CNS diseases extends beyond patients—to their families and society as well.” The assumption is SciNeuro will start with Parkinson’s disease and pain in addition to rare genetic diseases, after scaling up staffing. . Laying down a new track for RNA processing, Remix launched with $81 million in financing.

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Roots Analysis

AUGUST 12, 2024

These diagnostic solutions are essential for detecting and monitoring diseases, identifying genetic abnormalities, and guiding personalized treatment plans. Molecular diagnostic solutions are pivotal across various medical fields, including oncological disorders, infectious diseases, genetic testing, and personalized medicine.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 13, 2020

About EdiGene, Inc EdiGene is a biotechnology company focused on leveraging the cutting-edge genome editing technologies to accelerate drug discovery and develop novel therapeutics for a broad range of genetic diseases and cancer.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 17, 2021

n-Lorem selects patients based on their genetic mutation and the organ affected rather than their specific diseases. “We It’s the cause of the mutation, not the name of the disease, that matters.”. That’s not the case with RNA-targeted drugs. We focus on the organs we really understand,” he emphasized.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells without editing the genetic sequence itself. These modifications regulate gene expression without altering the sequence or structure of DNA. .

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 30, 2024

Messenger RNA (mRNA) has come into focus within the drug discovery and development as an exciting tool to deliver genetic information. mRNA is a molecule made up of a single strand of ribonucleic acid (RNA). We believe it can now do the same for rare diseases.” “We

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 10, 2022

Previously, messenger RNA (mRNA) therapies were a niche part of the global R&D pipeline, now a wide section of the public is at least familiar with the name of this type of therapy. The company has also stated, at the same time as the study was announced, that it will look at developing mRNA technology in oncology and genetic diseases.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As we turn our focus to new potential applications and disease areas for the platform, scientists and companies must consider the potential life-saving impact on rare, inherited diseases, says Archana Gupta , PhD, staff scientist in genetic sciences at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 14, 2020

is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel RNA-modulating drug candidates (designed to be eukaryotic ribosomal selective glycosides) that are formulated to treat rare and ultra-rare premature stop codon diseases. Premature stop codons are point mutations that disrupt protein synthesis from messenger RNA.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

PH1 is an ultra-rare genetic disease characterized by oxalate overproduction. HAO1 encodes glycolate oxidase (GO), an enzyme upstream of the disease-causing defect in PH1. This is a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the care of patients with genetic and other diseases.

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