DRESDEN, Germany, 9 November, 2021 / BioInformant / — denovoMATRIX GmbH and Saint-Gobain Life Sciences have entered into a Master Service Agreement focused on optimizing the performance of new products in development for adherent cell culture and harvest for autologous therapies. The relationship will further explore the synergy of consumable products from both parties and their positive effects for the therapeutic market. [Read more…]
The State of CAR-T Cell Therapies in 2021
Scientific progress within the field of cancer immunotherapy has led to five CAR-T cell therapy approvals: Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel), Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel), Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel), and Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel). Additionally, JW Therapeutics has announced NMPA approval of Relmacabtagene Autoleucel Injection in China. This is the first CAR-T product independently developed in China and approved as a Category 1 biologics product, as well as the sixth approved CAR-T product globally. [Read more…]
JW Therapeutics Achieves Approval of Sixth CAR-T Product Globally by NMPA in China
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The first CAR-T product independently developed in China and approved as a Category 1 biologics product, and the sixth approved CAR-T product globally
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Currently the only approved CAR-T product that has been simultaneously included in the National Significant New Drug Development Program, granted priority review and breakthrough therapy designation
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May provide a best-in-class CAR-T therapy in China given its demonstration of high rates of durable disease response and low rates of CAR-T associated toxicities
Nearly $10 Billion Pours Into Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Manufacturing Infrastructure
Currently, the cell and gene therapy (CGT) field is on track for a serious capacity shortage. In particular, there is a significant shortage of manufacturing capacity at the commercial scale. Although nearly 90% of cell and gene therapy developers would prefer to use contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), relevant CMO capacity is not yet available. [Read more…]
Charles River Snags Gene Therapy CDMO Vigene Biosciences for $292.5M
June 29, 2021, Wilmington, MA — Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Vigene Biosciences, Inc. for $292.5 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. In addition to the initial purchase price, the transaction includes additional payments of up to $57.5 million, contingent on future performance. [Read more…]
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