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Lyfgenia and Casgevy Become First FDA-Approved Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

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The disease occurs due to a point mutation in the hemoglobin beta globin ( HBB ) gene that codes for one of the proteins that make up hemoglobin, the oxygen carrier in red blood cells. Morgan analysts were also hopeful about bluebird’s clearer commercialization plan for Lyfgenia and market readiness from Zynteglo.

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Adzynma Wins FDA Approval as First Treatment for Ultra-Rare Blood Clotting Disorder cTTP

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Takeda Pharmaceuticals’ Adzynma, the first recombinant protein product for prophylactic (preventive) or on‑demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in adult and pediatric patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), an ultra-rare blood clotting disorder.

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FDA Approves Oxlumo (lumasiran) for the Treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1

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FDA Approves Oxlumo (lumasiran) for the Treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Oxlumo (lumasiran) injection for subcutaneous use, the first-ever therapy available for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) to lower urinary oxalate levels in pediatric and adult patients.

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Lamzede Gets Approved for Rare Disease Alpha-Mannosidosis

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Chiesi Global Rare Diseases recently announced in a press release that Lamzede (velmanase alfa-tycv) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of non-neurological manifestations of alpha-mannosidosis in both adult and pediatric patients.

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After Daybue’s Approval: Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ Next Steps for the Rett Syndrome Community

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The MeCP2 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the activity of genes involved in brain development. In March, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Daybue (trofinetide) , the first and only treatment for Rett syndrome. Daybue (trofinetide) is the first and only FDA-approved drug for Rett syndrome.

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Beyond the pandemic: the potential of mRNA technology

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The first mRNA-based vaccines were brought onto the market in 2020, with Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna receiving emergency use authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of COVID-19. Currently, the company is researching two potential therapies in immuno-oncology, both at the phase 1 stage.

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Biopharma Money on the Move: December 2 – 8

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The fully integrated pharmaceutical company creates value through China’s specialty pharmaceutical markets with focus on iron deficiency, pain management and respiratory. Through its Shielded Living Therapeutics platform, the company is developing functional cures for chronic diseases. SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals .

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