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Guide to using AAV vectors in gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

In 2023, DDW hosted a webinar, ‘A comprehensive guide to using adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors in gene therapy’, supported by Azenta Life Sciences. AAV is optimal for gene therapy due to its efficiency and safety in humans; however, AAV processes can present obstacles for researchers. Why are those important?

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Guide to using AAV vectors in gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

Earlier this year, DDW hosted a webinar, ‘A comprehensive guide to using adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors in gene therapy’, supported by Azenta Life Sciences. AAV is optimal for gene therapy due to its efficiency and safety in humans; however, AAV processes can present obstacles for researchers.

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No sign of stopping: The rise of cell and gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

Ryan Leahy , a science communication expert in cell and gene therapy, at Phacilitate, says there is a lot to celebrate but also much to assess, question and challenge in this sector. The post No sign of stopping: The rise of cell and gene therapy appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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STAT+: Gene therapy can transform life for people with hemophilia. But some patients don’t want it.

STAT News

He tested positive for HIV and hepatitis C when he was 11 after catching the viruses from contaminated blood-clotting products. Wiseman, 51, who lives near Sacramento, was diagnosed as an infant with hemophilia, the rare genetic disease that prevents blood from clotting. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Outsourcing Biologics Fill Finish Manufacturing : Streamlining the Production Process for Biopharmaceutical Companies

Roots Analysis

These complex entities, such as antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, cell therapies, gene therapies, and therapeutic proteins, are highly specific molecules that are designed to precisely target biomarkers associated with a particular disease pathway.

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Nanofiber technology enabling the future of CGT bioprocessing

Drug Discovery World

This paid-for advertorial by Astrea Bioseparations appeared in DDW Volume 24 – Issue 1, Winter 2022/2023 – Cell and Gene Therapy Guide. Therapeutic developers face significant challenges in purifying cell and gene therapy (CGT) modalities. The functionalised nanofibers provide dynamic binding capacities of 1.6E+11

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Indian pharma manufacturing: rising investment in Andhra Pradesh

Pharmaceutical Technology

Andhra Pradesh has seen faster growth and substantial investment, but Telangana (and particularly its capital Hyderabad) is still renowned as the more established pharma manufacturer with advanced capabilities such as biologics production. Pharma manufacturing facilities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana accounted for 22.5% ©GlobalData.