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WuXi Biologics Unveils WuXiHigh™ 2.0 for Ultra-Concentrated Biologics

The Pharma Data

Currently, more than 20% of FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) fall into this category, reflecting a growing industry trend. High viscosity , aggregation risks , and stability issues often complicate both upstream and downstream processes, including manufacturing, packaging, and storage. WuXiHigh™ 2.0: WuXiHigh™ 2.0:

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Vamorolone

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Syn EuropeanJournalofMedicinalChemistry265(2024)116124 Vamorolone (Agamree) On October 26, 2023, Vamorolone, developed jointly by Santhera Pharmaceuticals and ReveraGen BioPharma, has received FDA approval to treat DMD in patients aged 2 years and older [1]. Vamorolone: first approval. Drugs 2024, 84, 111− 117. (71)

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Q&A: One scientist’s bold vision to make on-demand treatments routine for life-threatening rare genetic diseases

Broad Institute

s specific mutation, creating a mouse model of the disease, determining the optimal base editor, performing extensive safety analyses, working with Danaher to manufacture the therapeutic, conducting toxicity studies, and securing FDA approval for the trial. This unprecedented feat required diagnosing K.J.’s

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A Visual Guide to Gene Delivery

Codon

Casgevy , the first FDA-approved CRISPR-based therapy, is also an ex vivo gene therapy; it aims to cure sickle cell disease by editing a patient’s blood-producing stem cells so they generate functional fetal hemoglobin, then returning these corrected cells to the bloodstream.

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A Visual Guide to Genome Editors

Codon

The treatment, now known as Casgevy, became the first CRISPR-based therapy to gain FDA approval, in 2023. pyogenes protein — whose compactness makes them far easier to package into viral vectors and deliver into the human body. Dozens more clinical trials, based upon similar gene-editing technologies, are now underway.

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Levers for Biological Progress

Codon

They engineered genetically-encoded RNA exporters, based on viruses, that package and secrete RNA molecules in protective nanoparticles, allowing non-destructive monitoring of those RNA molecules in real-time. Today, a single injection of an FDA-approved gene therapy, called Hemgenix , cures this disease.

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Educating Patients about Generic Drugs: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

Generic drugs play a crucial role in providing affordable medication options to patients. As healthcare professionals, it’s our responsibility to educate patients about generic drugs and empower them to make informed decisions about their treatment options. What Are Generic Drugs?