XTalks

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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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XTalks

JANUARY 26, 2023

This is the fourth US FDA approval that BeiGene has received for Brukinsa since 2019. Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Cancer Treatment Tyrosine kinases, or TKs, are a group of signaling molecules that affect multiple downstream proteins.

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XTalks

MAY 26, 2023

Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek has been awarded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make it the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in patients with the rare, often debilitating skin disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). It has been modified so that it cannot replicate in normal cells.

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XTalks

JUNE 30, 2023

It’s been a big week for cell and gene therapy approvals in the US, including a much-awaited approval for one to treat hemophilia A, the most common form of hemophilia. Hemophilia A is a rare genetic bleeding disorder that is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes the key blood clotting protein factor VIII (FVIII).

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XTalks

MARCH 10, 2023

This US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug was also awarded a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher. It is caused by a mutation in the FXN gene , which is responsible for the production of the protein frataxin.

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XTalks

JUNE 2, 2021

KRAS mutations have previously been considered ‘undruggable’ targets, but they have been a big focus in cancer research as they are one of the most common gene mutations across all cancers. The sotorasib approval is therefore a major breakthrough in the world of cancer and targeted therapies.

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XTalks

JUNE 8, 2021

Novartis’ Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) gene therapy has been making significant strides as of late, including dosing of the first Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) patient with the treatment in the UK last week. SMA is caused by mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 ( SMN1) gene, which along with the SMN2 gene, encode the SMN protein.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

After backing from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) last month, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) scored FDA approvals for the use of their B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeting CAR T-cell therapies as earlier line treatment options for multiple myeloma.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Iovance Biotherapeutics’ Amtagvi (lifileucel) won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval last week for the treatment of advanced melanoma, making it the first individualized tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy and the first T-cell therapy for a solid tumor to win US regulatory approval.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

New FDA-Approved Treatments For HIV HIV treatment involves the administration of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART) to effectively suppress the viral load, maintain or enhance immune function and reduce the risk of opportunistic infections and cancers commonly associated with HIV. aiming to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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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XTalks

MAY 1, 2023

Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Biogen’s Qalsody (tofersen) for the treatment of adult patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) associated with a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 ( SOD1 ) gene. How Does Qalsody Work?

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 27, 2023

The report notes that the focus on science and pharma throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the emergence of new locations as life science hubs and name checks Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California as examples of centres with heightened investment appeal in the life sciences 1.

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XTalks

AUGUST 17, 2020

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients with a mutation in exon 53 of the dystrophin gene now have a second approved treatment option, and Xtalks spoke with Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, Muscular Dystrophy Association executive vice president and chief research officer, to learn more.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Building Cancer Awareness and Empowering Métis Youth: Featuring Jordyn Playne, President, Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. Gene Editing and CAR T-Cell Therapy Genetic engineering technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, are providing newer potential avenues for cancer treatment.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In a statement outlining its investigation, the FDA said it received reports of the T-cell malignancies from clinical trials and post-marketing safety monitoring. Despite the concerns, the FDA maintains that the overall benefits of the therapies outweigh the potential risks for their approved uses​​​​.

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XTalks

MAY 12, 2023

Caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene located on the X chromosome, Rett syndrome is primarily an X-linked disorder; however, there have been rare cases of boys being affected, usually with more severe symptoms due to the absence of a second X chromosome. Daybue (trofinetide) is the first and only FDA-approved drug for Rett syndrome.

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XTalks

AUGUST 6, 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of an oral cannabidiol (CBD) solution called Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in patients aged one year and older. Epidiolex is the only FDA-approved formulation that contains CBD derived from the cannabis plant.

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XTalks

MAY 2, 2024

In 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a record-breaking 61 drugs, the most in history. Since January, the FDA has already signed off on more than a dozen novel drugs. The agency is reviewing applications for several highly anticipated drugs for approval in 2024.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

As the second wave of the pandemic continues to grip much of the world, the study is part of efforts to identify existing FDA-approved drugs that can be repurposed to treat or prevent COVID-19 as it is the most efficient and inexpensive approach. The study was published in the journal PLOS Biology.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.

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XTalks

AUGUST 19, 2022

Bluebird bio’s gene therapy Zynteglo (betibeglogene autotemcel, beti-cel) has been awarded a much anticipated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with beta thalassemia who need regular blood transfusions. thalassemia (TDT) in the field of gene therapy.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 22, 2021

If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. Here is a look at some life science trends to expect in the coming year, including key themes and topics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries to keep an eye out for in 2022.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo announced the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of their Biologics License Application (BLA) for datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd). TROP2 is a protein that is widely present in most tumors associated with NSCLC.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha shared news about the FDA approval of the first gene therapy for the rare blood disorder Hemophilia B. Read the full articles here: Hemgenix Approved as First Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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XTalks

JANUARY 4, 2024

Pfizer has kickstarted the new year with its first-ever gene therapy approval, awarded by Health Canada to the company’s Beqvez (fidanacogene elaparvovec) for the treatment of hemophilia B. Treatment involves replacing the missing FIX clotting protein, traditionally through regular infusions.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Nizoral is prescribed off-label, while the others are FDA approved. Inherited mutations in the SLC3A1 and SLC7A9 genes cause cystine to be abnormally transported within the kidney leading to cystinuria. Dietary changes, including restriction of salt and animal protein, are also recommended. galactosidase A (?-Gal

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XTalks

MAY 9, 2024

We also invented four proprietary antibody technologies, including our DuoBody® bispecific technology which is the backbone of four FDA-approved bispecifics and over ten in development. In turn, this advent in AI and machine learning has the potential to lead to the discovery and development of more effective therapies.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Although recently approved drugs can treat seizures more safely, they do not treat the comorbidities that patients experience. Several biotech companies and researchers are now exploring medical devices and gene therapies to address not just common forms of epilepsy, but also rare conditions such as Dravet Syndrome.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Such information can reveal details about tumor staging, tumor progression, heterogeneity, gene mutations and clonal evolution. Immunofluorescent staining of CTCs is a CTC isolation method that has been used since the first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2013 for the CellSearch ® CTC enumeration platform.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In a pivotal approval, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the nod to a new gene therapy called Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovecfor) for the treatment of adults with the genetic blood disorder hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency). With a list price of $3.5 Hemophilia B primarily affects men.

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XTalks

AUGUST 12, 2020

The results of persistent, underlying HIV infection include heightened immune activation and inflammation (leading to a number of diseases), ongoing damage to multiple organ systems and reduced life expectancy. Related: FDA Approves Rukobia for HIV Patients with Limited Treatment Options. T Cell Glycomic Signatures in HIV.

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XTalks

APRIL 26, 2021

Related: After 18 Years, FDA Approves Malaria Prevention Drug. This is because there are thousands of genes in malaria parasites compared to only about a dozen or so in coronaviruses. This compared to the current COVID-19 vaccines which were developed in under a year, with some having sky-high efficacies of 95 percent.

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XTalks

MARCH 1, 2024

Related: Interview with Neuromod COO Diarmuid Flavin About the FDA Approval of Tinnitus Treatment Lenire – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 101 Bimodal Neuromodulation for Tinnitus: Interview with Caroline Hamilton, Clinical Director of Neuromod Devices – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep.

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XTalks

MAY 15, 2023

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases in collaboration with Protalix BioTherapeutics announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of their new medication Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) for the treatment of Fabry disease. Genetic confirmatory testing is then conducted to identify the specific mutations in the GLA gene.

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XTalks

AUGUST 2, 2023

Paxlovid was first authorized under the FDA Emergency Use Authorization in December 2021 ; however, it has received FDA approval on May 25, 2023. pneumoniae serotypes) replaced the company’s first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Prevnar (PCV7, approved by the FDA in February 2000) in a February 2010 FDA approval.

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