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Innovation in immuno-oncology: Leading companies in in-vitro T-cell activation

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Immuno-oncology in Pharmaceuticals: In-vitro T-cell activation. Immatics is the leading patent filer in in-vitro T-cell activation.

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Vertex secures FDA clearance for infants’ cystic fibrosis therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The approval allows KALYDECO to be used in infants who have at least one mutation in their cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that is responsive to the therapy, on the basis of clinical and/or in vitro assay results. The medicine is currently available for use in more than 30 countries.

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Vertex gains FDA approval for expanded use of CF drug Trikafta

Pharmaceutical Technology

The treatment is now indicated for CF patients with a minimum of one F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, or with a mutation in the CFTR gene that responds to Trikafta based on in vitro data. It was previously approved to treat CF in children aged between six and 11 years.

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Aevitas to sell sCFH asset rights to 4D Molecular

Pharmaceutical Technology

sCFH is an engineered and improved version of complement factor H (CFH) that can fit into adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors with solid expression and applications confirmed in cultured human cells in vitro, in addition to various preclinical animal models in vivo. The firm will also receive single-digit royalties on net sales.

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It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want to: A Bittersweet Happy 30th Birthday to LDTs

FDA Law Blog

Thirty years ago today, FDA announced that it had the authority to regulate you. Food and Drug Administration, Compliance Policy Guide, Commercialization of Unapproved In Vitro Diagnostic Devices Labeled for Research and Investigation (Aug. By Jeffrey N. Gibbs & Allyson B. Mullen — Happy Birthday Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs).

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COVID-19 has propelled the regulatory industry years ahead

pharmaphorum

Also worth exploring is the regulatory oversight and approval process for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs). In contrast to the evaluation of medicines, the supervisory framework for medical devices and IVDs is fragmented and there is no single ‘go-to’ authority, which can be problematic for some products.

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Exploring the Future of Oncology with ADCs and TILs: Key Insights From ASCO  

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Unlike CAR T therapies, TILs are produced in vitro by purifying natural infiltrating lymphocytes from the patient’s own tumor microenvironment. The 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting from the American Society of Clinical Oncology is a fantastic platform for clinical researchers to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in oncology research.

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