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Genetic biomarkers could personalise therapy for TNBC

Drug Discovery World

A new study has shed light on the genetic messages encoded by genes within ‘triple negative’ breast cancers (TNBC), and shows they could predict response to chemotherapy. Although immune features remained relatively stable, RNA-based features related to DNA damage repair pathways changed significantly.

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NICE rejects prostate cancer drug due to cost of genetic testing

Drug Discovery World

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has confirmed its decision not to recommend olaparib for previously treated metastatic prostate cancer in patients with BRCA gene mutations. NICE has judged olaparib too expensive partly because of the cost of genetic testing to tailor the drug for patients.

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What Are Biopharmaceuticals?

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Semi-Synthesized: Though the term “biologic” is accurate for the extracted materials listed above, it is more often used to describe therapeutics that are produced with recombinant DNA technology. As biopharma technology progresses, becoming both more prevalent and available, the need for high-quality biopharma packaging increases.

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Amvuttra RNAi Therapeutic Wins FDA Approval for Rare Genetic Protein Disorder

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Hereditary ATTR has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance and is caused by point mutations in the transthyretin ( TTR ) gene that codes for the transthyretin transport protein found in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid. These abnormalities can lead to progressive heart failure and death. type transthyretin (TTR) messenger RNA (mRNA).

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FDA grants swift review to Lynparza in first-line prostate cancer

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AstraZeneca and Merck & Co’s PARP inhibitor Lynparza is already used to treat prostate cancer associated with a specific genetic mutation, but could see its use broadened if a new marketing application is approved by the FDA. months and 16.6 months, respectively.

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World Glaucoma Week 2024: New Advances in Glaucoma Care

XTalks

Hormone-based therapeutics aim to delay glaucoma progression by enhancing estrogen’s potential protective effects. There are also studies examining gene therapy-based techniques to repair or replace genetic defects contributing to this disease.

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Lynparza (olaparib) Receives Health Canada Approval for the Treatment of BRCA or ATM Gene-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

The Pharma Data

25, 2020 /CNW/ – On August 21, 2020 , Health Canada approved Lynparza® (olaparib), for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline and/or somatic BRCA or ATM- mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have progressed following prior treatment with a new hormonal agent (NHA).

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