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Join Avance Biosciences™ at the Gene Therapy Potency Assay Summit – Aug 29-31
We are thrilled to announce that Avance Biosciences™ will be attending the highly anticipated Gene Therapy Potency Assay Summit, and we cordially invite you to join us! As a leader in advanced therapies, we understand the importance of staying at the forefront of gene therapy innovation...
Study shows promise of gene therapy for alcohol use disorder
A form of gene therapy currently used to treat Parkinson’s disease may dramatically reduce alcohol use among chronic heavy drinkers, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and institutions across the country have found...
Study reveals new way to reduce friendly fire in cell therapy
In a promising form of immunotherapy known as CAR T-cell (chimeric antigen receptor) therapy, the patient’s T cells are engineered to better recognize and attack antigens on the surface of cancer cells. In treatments currently approved for use in battling lymphoma and leukemia...
FDA Approves First Cellular Therapy to Treat Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lantidra, the first allogeneic (donor) pancreatic islet cellular therapy made from deceased donor pancreatic cells for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Lantidra is approved for the treatment of adults with type 1 diabetes who are unable to approach target glycated hemoglobin (average blood glucose levels) because of current...
Enhancing Safety and Efficacy – Biodistribution Services for Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies
As the field of advanced cell and gene therapies continues to grow exponentially, ensuring their safety and efficacy becomes paramount. Biodistribution studies, which evaluate the distribution of viral vectors and transgenes in the body, play a crucial role in pre-clinical pharmacokinetics and toxicity assessments...
A historic first for gene therapy
Sarepta Therapeutics announces FDA approval of ELEVIDYS, the first gene therapy to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. ELEVIDYS addresses the root genetic cause of Duchenne – mutations in the dystrophin gene that result in the lack of dystrophin protein – by delivering a gene that codes for a shortened form of dystrophin to muscle cells known as ELEVIDYS micro-dystrophin...