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How can long-read nanopore sequencing support gene therapy delivery?

Drug Discovery World

Join DDW for this exclusive free event, ‘ rAAV genome sequencing with Oxford Nanopore uncovers transgene integrity and packaging impurities ’. Recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAVs) are considered a promising delivery system for gene therapy medicines. The event will be supported by Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

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Innovation in immuno-oncology: Leading companies in gene therapy delivery using viral vectors

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Immuno-oncology in Pharmaceuticals: Gene therapy delivery using viral vectors. Sanofi is one of the leading patent filers working with viral vectors.

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AstraZeneca, Pfizer Ink Potential $1B Gene Therapy Deal

BioSpace

The British drugmaker’s rare disease subsidiary Alexion will take on a number of Pfizer’s preclinical gene therapy programs and technologies to advance its genomic medicines pipeline.

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FDA approves first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Drug Discovery World

Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys has become the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to gain marketing authorisation in the US. It is contraindicated in patients with any deletion in exon 8 and/or exon 9 in the DMD gene.

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?5 Things You Need to Know from Our Recent Gene Therapy Webinar

Worldwide Clinical Trials

At the end of May, we hosted a webinar titled “ Changing Times, Changing Therapies: Keeping Up with Advancements in Cell and Gene Therapies ” to provide a quick update on the latest advancements and ongoing in development of these advanced therapeutics. Around 40% of clinical holds are for gene therapy programs.

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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. How is the titer determined?

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Can vertical AI advance cell and gene therapies? 

Drug Discovery World

Andrew Busey , Co-Founder, Form Bio discusses why vertical AI is set to reshape the cell and gene therapy sector. The cell and gene therapy industry is no exception to this digital transformation. Here’s what this means for pharmaceutical leaders and patients.