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ADCs: the next generation of targeted therapies 

Drug Discovery World

Mylotarg was ahead of its time in many ways: its novel structure of an antibody to target diseased cells, plus a cancer-killing payload attached via a special linker, is the blueprint for the antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) that followed. Challenges for ADCs There are, of course, challenges for ADCs.

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Improving viral vector safety for gene therapies

Drug Discovery World

Dr Andrea O’Hara, Senior Product Manager at Azenta Life Sciences asks why integration site analysis (ISA) is critical for the safety and efficacy of viral vectors for gene therapy. Cell and gene therapies have revolutionised how clinicians treat a variety of diseases including cancer, blindness, and metabolic disorders.

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Using gene therapy to live longer, healthier lives

Drug Discovery World

She discusses with DDW’s Megan Thomas the company’s lead programme; a gene therapy called ER-100. Chronic disease risk factors According to Dr Rosenzweig-Lipson, ageing is the biggest modifiable risk factor for most chronic diseases and is caused by a discrete number of biological mechanisms that we can target therapeutically.

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Looking ahead for cell and gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

DDW’s Megan Thomas discusses the future of the cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector with industry experts, who predict what to expect in 2024 and beyond. The CGT landscape is showing the prospect of significantly advancing healthcare for hard-to-treat diseases,” says Josh Ludwig, Global Director, Commercial Operations, ScaleReady.

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Cell and gene therapy development moves into cardiac indications

Drug Target Review

Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) have made significant advancements in treating oncological diseases, with therapies like CAR-T cell treatments transforming cancer care. However, cell-based therapies are intended to leverage those healthy cells via transplant to regenerate damaged tissue.

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Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk

Broad Institute

Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk By Allessandra DiCorato April 2, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk Study finds several species of cholesterol-metabolizing bacteria in people with lower cholesterol levels.

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Inaugural Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to Dr. Marvin Caruthers for developing technology that efficiently synthesizes DNA

Broad Institute

Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology for developing an efficient, automated technology for synthesizing DNA. The chemical reactions that he discovered in the early 1980s to accurately and quickly assemble nucleotides into strands of DNA provided an essential element in the development of modern molecular medicine.

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