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Vevye: A New Cyclosporine Solution for Dry Eye Disease

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The solution of Vevye does not contain water, anti-microbial preservatives, oils or surfactants. Miebo contains perfluorohexyloctane as its active ingredient, a semifluorinated alkane that forms a protective layer over the tear film, reducing evaporation at the ocular surface. Vevye (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1

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Scopus BioPharma Announces Pricing of $9 Million Follow-On Public Offering

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The company’s lead drug candidate is a novel, targeted immuno-oncology gene therapy for the treatment of multiple cancers. The company’s lead drug candidate is a novel, targeted immuno-oncology gene therapy for the treatment of multiple cancers. Scopus BioPharma Inc.

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Alnylam finds belly fat gene and drug target in UK Biobank study

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Alnylam Pharma has made a name for itself, developing gene-silencing therapies for rare disorders, but its latest discovery could take it into a much larger category – metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Transgenic mice in which the gene has been deleted have improved control of blood glucose and insulin sensitivity.

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Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR Might Be Easier Than We Thought

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Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells through epigenetic editing without altering the genetic sequence itself. It’s a great tool for controlling gene expression.”. pyogenes dCas9.

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Using CRISPR to Edit the Epigenome Might Be Easier Than We Thought

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Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells without editing the genetic sequence itself. These modifications regulate gene expression without altering the sequence or structure of DNA.

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Two biotechs target dry eye disease after Novartis’ Xiidra problems

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Sylentis, part of PharmaMar Group, has just announced FDA approval of a phase 3 trial for eye drops containing tivanisiran, in dry eye disease associated with Sjogren’s Syndrome. The design of the protocol for the trial and its authorization are based on the scientific evidence of safety and efficacy obtained in the phase 3 HELIX trial.