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Gene therapy trial facilitates major vision improvement
Some of the rare disease participants experienced fast and sustained improvement in their eyesight during the clinical trial, data shows.
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An alternative medium to support sterility testing using the Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility System
4 September 2024 | By Rapid Micro Biosystems
Watch on demand to learn how a new single medium, Rapid Sterility Medium (RSM), performs as well as or better for the growth promotion of test microorganisms compared to compendial sterility test media.
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Regulating therapies for rare diseases – recent approvals
This article summarises some of the recent notable drug approvals in the EU and US, including a gene therapy and an enzyme replacement therapy.
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Pfizer receives EU haemophilia B gene therapy approval
The single-dose gene therapy was approved for certain patients with haemophilia B in the US and Canada earlier this year, marketed as BEQVEZ.
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The route to enhanced gene therapies
In this article, Roger Palframan, Head of US Research at UCB, delves into the potential of gene therapy and which modalities have the most promise, what the industry should prioritise to advance the field, as well as what is needed to develop the workforce.
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Application note: Automated nucleic acid amplification assay for mycoplasma detection in cell and gene therapy products
Ambili Menon, Pharma Quality Control, bioMérieux Inc. addresses the task of microbiological testing for advanced therapeutic medicinal products.
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Drug approval roundup – May/June 2024
This article highlights some of the key regulatory approvals granted in May and June in the EU and US so far this year, including for oligonucleotide and biologic therapies.
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One HEK of a viral vector to develop
Viral vector manufacturing presents many challenges related to HEK cell line development, fluid transfer and product viability in the cold chain.
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Modifier gene therapy – clinical development and manufacturing considerations
Expanding on his earlier podcast discussion with EPR, Dr Arun Upadhyay, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Research & Development at Ocugen, discusses the company’s promising modifier gene therapy candidates for ophthalmic disorders.
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Fresh or frozen? Navigating the cryopreservation dilemma for CGT
Cell and gene therapy development grapples with a paradox: fresh starting material is often equated with higher-quality drug products, but cryopreservation is crucial for scale-up. In fact, every approved autologous cell-based therapy relies on freezing cells. Reconciling these truths can be key for the success of any commercial therapy based on…
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Oligonucleotide ALS therapy approved in EU
The European Commission (EC) has granted Biogen its third rare disease treatment approval in the European Union.
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Pioneering AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease
Dr Maria Escolar, Chief Medical Officer, Forge Biologics, explores the advantages of the company’s novel AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease, which could help to overcome some of the immune and safety challenges the gene therapy sector is facing.
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Pharma Horizons: Cell and Gene Therapy
This report is dedicated to exploring some of the latest innovations in the cell and gene therapy space, from development and quality control, through to manufacturing and clinical trials.
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Pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing: what’s next for industry?
13 May 2024 | By European Pharmaceutical Review, sponsored by MasterControl
During this virtual panel, industry experts will discuss adoption of continuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry.
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“Landmark” genetic blindness CRISPR trial outcomes released
A Phase I/II trial has shown that a CRISPR-based gene editing therapy can be safely delivered to the retina and provide clinically meaningful outcomes.
