Gene Therapy

New Hypertension Drug and Topical Gene Therapy Gain Approvals in the US and UK

Two new treatments across very different therapeutic areas and modalities have received regulatory approvals in the U.S. and UK. AstraZeneca’s Baxfendy (baxdrostat) has been approved by the U.S. FDA as a new treatment option for adults with uncontrolled hypertension, in combination with other antihypertensive medicines. Meanwhile, Krystal Biotech’s VYJUVEK (beremagene geperpavec-svdt) has been approved by […]

Gene Therapy

FDA Approves Otarmeni, the First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss

The U.S. FDA has approved Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ gene therapy for severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss caused by biallelic OTOF gene variants. Otarmeni is the first approved gene therapy for genetic hearing loss and the first dual-AAV vector-based gene therapy to reach approval. The decision is notable not only for rare disease innovation, but […]

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Kresladi for Severe LAD-I

On March 27, the U.S. FDA approved Rocket Pharmaceuticals’ gene therapy Kresladi for severe Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-I (LAD-I). Kresladi is the first approved gene therapy for LAD-I. The decision marks an important step forward for gene therapy in ultra-rare diseases, where both clinical value and execution capability remain critical. Key points First approved gene therapy […]

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Australia’s First SLE Patient Achieves Remission with CAR-T Cell Therapy

Monash University / Monash Health have announced that a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has achieved remission following treatment with CAR-T cell therapy.This represents the first clinical application of CAR-T therapy for an autoimmune disease in Australia, extending a modality long established in haematological oncology into a new therapeutic area. CAR-T cell therapy involves […]

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A New Phase in SMA Treatment: FDA Approves the First Gene-Replacement Therapy Applicable Across All Ages

The U.S. FDA has formally approved Novartis’ Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve) for use in children aged two and older, adolescents, and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).This represents the first gene-replacement therapy expanded to all eligible age groups, marking a significant advancement in the field of genetic medicine. Significance of the Approval in SMA Treatment SMA […]

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