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‘In vivo’ cell therapy: expanding beyond CAR-T

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At least five startups have emerged with new ways to genetically modify immune cells within the body, an approach that, if successful, could widen the field of CAR-T treatment.

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Astellas teams up with startup Kelonia to make ‘in vivo’ cell therapies

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Kelonia will receive $40 million upfront through a partnership to develop “off-the-shelf” cell therapies for cancer.

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Ensoma buys a startup to advance ‘in vivo’ cell therapy work

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The Takeda-backed biotech revealed it’s raised $85 million in new funding alongside announcing the acquisition of gene editing startup Twelve Bio.

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FDA clears Intellia to start US tests of ‘in vivo’ gene editing drug

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The announcement, which follows recent regulatory setbacks for some of Intellia’s peers, is a “big win” for the gene editing field, according to one analyst.

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Intellia, beginning treatment in CRISPR study, secures Gates Foundation backing

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The biotech won a grant from the foundation two days after dosing the first patient in a study of an in vivo CRISPR medicine, a milestone for the company and the technology.

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Verve gets FDA green light to run base editing study in US

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since late last year as the FDA sought more details on Verve’s in vivo treatment for heart disease. The trial, which is ongoing in the U.K. and New Zealand, has been on hold in the U.S.

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Editas, changing course again, looks to partner lead CRISPR therapy

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The gene editing company will focus on “in vivo” medicines, while seeking to license out or find a development partner for its clinical-stage treatment reni-cel.