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This week in drug discovery (19-23 June)  

Drug Discovery World

FDA approves first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys has become the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to gain marketing authorisation in the US. have teamed up with the aim of improving the quality of cryopreservation in Europe.

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Researchers reprogram gene therapy viral vectors to bind specific protein targets

Broad Institute

By Allessandra DiCorato July 19, 2023 Credit: Kevin Middleton, Broad Communications A three-dimensional model of adeno-associated viruses (AAVs), which scientists have engineered to package and deliver gene therapies to cells in the body.

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What FDA’s Newest Gene Therapy Approval Tells Us About Durability: How Long is Long Enough?

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

Valentine — On November 22, 2022, FDA approved CSL Behring’s BLA for Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), an AAV-based gene therapy for the treatment of adults with Hemophilia B who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes.

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Months of Work Hang in the Balance as Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Awaits AdComm Vote

The Pharma Data

To this point, Moderna has only submitted two months of follow-up safety data, and the FDA typically requires six months for a full approval. intends to ship just shy of six million doses of Moderna’s vaccine once the FDA approves EUA. Initial doses are expected to be limited as manufacturing ramps up.

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Regeneron’s COVID-19 Outpatient Trial Prospectively Demonstrates that REGN-COV2 Antibody Cocktail Significantly Reduced Virus Levels and Need for Further Medical Attention

The Pharma Data

In the overall patient group with detectable virus at baseline, the average daily reduction in viral load through day 7 was a 0.36 About REGN-COV2 REGN-COV2 is a combination of two monoclonal antibodies (REGN10933 and REGN10987) and was designed specifically to block infectivity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Serum Institute of India Obtains Emergency Use Authorisation in India for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine

The Pharma Data

We hope this effective, well-tolerated and simple-to-administer vaccine will now begin to have a real impact on this deadly virus. After vaccination, the surface spike protein is produced, priming the immune system to attack the SARS-CoV-2 virus if it later infects the body. AZD1222 (SARS-CoV-2 vaccine) FDA Approval History.

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REGN-COV2 Independent Data Monitoring Committee Recommends Holding Enrollment in Hospitalized Patients with High Oxygen Requirements and Continuing Enrollment in Patients with Low or No Oxygen Requirements

The Pharma Data

About REGN-COV2 REGN-COV2 is a combination of two monoclonal antibodies (REGN10933 and REGN10987) and was designed specifically to block infectivity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.