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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

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

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

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). As a topical treatment, it is also the first readily redosable gene therapy.

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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

JUNE 28, 2023

The approval is restricted to ambulatory patients within this narrow age range due to uncertainty around its effectiveness in older children, which Sarepta hopes to clarify in a confirmatory trial. DMD is a rare genetic disorder that leads to progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is injected into a patient’s muscle tissue.

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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

MARCH 28, 2024

For CRC, treatment options that are targeting genetic mutations such as BRAF , KRAS and HER2 have been developed. Building Cancer Awareness and Empowering Métis Youth: Featuring Jordyn Playne, President, Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep.

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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

MAY 12, 2023

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that predominantly affects girls and leads to severe physical and cognitive impairments. The MeCP2 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the activity of genes involved in brain development. Daybue (trofinetide) is the first and only FDA-approved drug for Rett syndrome.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Genentech’s Lunsumio (mosunetuzumab) for adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL) who have undergone two or more lines of systemic therapy. New treatment options are critically needed for FL.

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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. The approval came after a couple of setbacks, including a rejection in 2020 and a delay earlier this year.

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XTalks

JUNE 15, 2022

The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine was recommended for emergency use in adults by the World Health Organization (WHO) in December 2021 , and is approved in over 40 countries. The Novavax candidate NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine developed using recombinant nanoparticle technology. The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate.

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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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MARCH 6, 2024

This includes discussions on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in brain research, such as neuroimaging, genetic engineering and artificial intelligence. Boston Scientific’s Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Software received FDA approval last year for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.

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XTalks

AUGUST 17, 2020

As DMD is caused by a lack of functional dystrophin protein, which supports and strengthens muscle fibers, therapies designed to treat this rare genetic disorder have focused on exon skipping to avoid the area of the dystrophin gene that is mutated and produce a nearly full-length dystrophin protein.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The ALS Association is pushing for rapid FDA approval of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s The complex is designed to target the toxic unfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum, as well as mitochondrial dysfunction, which is being increasingly recognized as a pathogenic mechanism underlying the disease.

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JUNE 8, 2021

SMA is a rare genetic condition that leads to a loss of motor neurons that results in progressive muscle weakness and wasting, paralysis and, when left untreated in its most severe form, breathing difficulties leading to permanent ventilation or death for most patients by the age of two. With a price tag of over $2.5

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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 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

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. Depending on the findings of the FDA’s probe, the agency could require the risk to be included in a black-box warning, which is the highest safety alert level on a drug label.

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AUGUST 17, 2020

protein-based biologics) and vaccine treatments. protein-based biologics) : are those which bind to specific components (i.e. In 2017, the US FDA approved a CAR-T cell treatment for young adults and children with B-cell ALL. chimeric receptor antigen [CAR] T cell) immune modulators (i.e. Immune system modulators (i.e.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 8, 2020

December is bringing frost in the North and plenty of cold hard cash for these life sciences companies. . European venture capital firm Forbion rounded up $545 million for its fifth life sciences fund. Pear’s reSET, reSET-O and Somryst are the first PDTs to receive FDA approval for treating disease.

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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

MAY 10, 2023

The exact cause of lupus is not entirely understood, but it is thought to be from a combination of genetic, environmental and hormonal factors. GSK’s Benlysta (belimumab) is a monoclonal antibody that was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011 for the treatment of SLE.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

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. Regulatory Approvals for CTC-Based Assays in Oncology. Table 1: Some examples of cfDNA-based assays that are approved by the US FDA.

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XTalks

JUNE 5, 2023

Abrysvo is an unadjuvanted vaccine and is composed of two preF proteins selected to optimize protection against RSV A and B strains. “A The genetic material of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) encodes 11 proteins. The F-protein facilitates the fusion of the virus with the membrane of the host cell. How Does Abrysvo Work?

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gene therapies are an attractive way of targeting the underlying genetic mutations, but traditional approaches cannot be used while targeting mutations for Dravet Syndrome, forcing researchers to develop new ways. Meanwhile, others are researching the link between gene variation and different responses to treatments.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Nizoral is prescribed off-label, while the others are FDA approved. Dietary changes, including restriction of salt and animal protein, are also recommended. It’s caused by mutations in the DMD gene, which encodes the dystrophin protein; dystrophin plays an important role in supporting muscle fibers. Lipodystrophy.

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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 10, 2022

This is the first approved therapy for patients with the HER2-low breast cancer subtype, which is a newly defined subset of HER2-negative breast cancer. HER2 is a tyrosine kinase receptor that is overexpressed and genetically amplified in approximately 20 percent of breast cancers. The receptor is involved in promoting cell growth.

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XTalks

MARCH 1, 2024

Causes can include aging (presbycusis), exposure to loud noise, genetic predisposition, certain medications (ototoxic drugs) and various diseases. Related: Interview with Neuromod COO Diarmuid Flavin About the FDA Approval of Tinnitus Treatment Lenire – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep.

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XTalks

JANUARY 4, 2024

Hemophilia B, also known as congenital Factor IX (FIX) deficiency or Christmas disease, is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or defect in the FIX clotting protein. Treatment involves replacing the missing FIX clotting protein, traditionally through regular infusions.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Efficacy: By comparing with baseline data, clinicians can discern changes in key imaging biomarkers, from the size of brain structures like grey matter, white matter and CSF, to the size of an infarct or the presence of specific proteins like tau or amyloid.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Everyone’s genetic makeup differs, and each person’s cancer experience is unique to them – how cancer develops, how fast it spreads, which drugs it responds to, and more. Furthermore, each cancer has various gene changes – also referred to as the genetic makeup of cancer. Tailored oncology. About the author.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

This indication was granted under the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s accelerated approval program , and, as such, its continued approval requires demonstration of clinical benefit in an additional confirmatory trial. Krazati is the second medication approved for this indication. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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