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Biology opens up new frontiers in medicine to cure genetic diseases: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

We are witnessing a revolution in healthcare, driven by advances in genetics, Omics, RNA and CRISPR gene-editing technology, to deliver precision and personalised medicine, said Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, executive chairperson, Biocon and Biocon Biologics. In […]

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CAMP4’s funding influx paves the way for tapping regulatory RNA to treat urea cycle disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Last week, CAMP4 Therapeutics announced the close of a $100 million Series B round , which will be used to advance their regulatory RNA (regRNA)-focused programs. CAMP4’s CSO David Bumcrot PhD tells Pharmaceutical Technology that the company plans to see clinical trials go forward for their urea cycle disorder programs late next year.

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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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How did pharma develop a vaccine so quickly?

World of DTC Marketing

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines copied RNA sequence from the virus genome and found a way to manufacture it at scale with high-level processes and quality control. These vaccines were developed using different “platform technologies” that involve slotting genetic material from the virus into a tried and tested delivery package.

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Jupiter Neurosciences Makes Way in CNS Treatments with $11M IPO

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Proceeds from the IPO will propel key initiatives, including the Phase II clinical trial of Jotrol in Parkinson’s disease. While Jupiter faces financial uncertainties and challenges in scaling operations in competitive markets, it remains committed to refining grant applications for proof-of-concept trials.

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Royalty Pharma acquires royalty interest in olpasiran for $250m

Pharmaceutical Technology

The siRNA therapy is created to reduce lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels, which is a genetically decided, independent cardiovascular disease risk factor. According to data from the Phase II OCEAN(a)-DOSE trial, olpasiran was found to offer a substantial and lasting decline in levels of Lp(a) levels over 36 weeks.

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The Role of Oncology Biomarkers in Personalizing Hematology Treatment Plans

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Historically, these indications have challenged the one-size-fits-all treatment approach due to patient variability, such as genetic differences in drug metabolism and underlying health conditions. This resistance may occur due to genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, or a tumor’s microenvironment.

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