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Akadeum Life Sciences Release their Revolutionary Human T cell Activation and Expansion Kit
In 2023, CAR T cell therapy can cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Being one of the most expensive Medicare diagnosis-related drugs, the collection and manufacturing of T cells plays a large role in this excessive cost. Akadeum Life Sciences microbubble technology provides a more economical, cost-effective solution that is faster, and more adept at maintaining cell physiology.
Malaysian Genomics Unveils Strategic Advances in Biopharmaceuticals
Azri Azerai, Executive Chairman of Malaysian Genomics, expressed optimism about MGRC's future, stating: "MGRC achieved higher revenue in the current quarter as compared to the preceding quarter's revenue of RM0.68 million, mainly generated from cell and gene therapy products. Our state-of-the-art BSL-2 cell processing lab, cGMP approved by MOH for production of cell and gene therapies, illustrates our technological advancement. Hence, we foresee that we will obtain higher revenue from cell and gene products in the next quarter."
Reprise Biomedical’s Miro3D® Wound Matrix Granted Level II HCPCS Code by CMS
Miro3D is a three-dimensional porcine-derived acellular graft designed to create a protective environment for wounds, specifically for use in cases requiring coverage of and conformance to intricate, tunneling, and irregular wound beds
First Participant Treated at the Highest Dose Level in Clarity’s Theranostic Prostate Cancer Trial
Clarity's Executive Chairperson, Dr Alan Taylor, commented, "Results from cohort 2 are incredibly exciting and we look forward to seeing data from the increased dosing of 12GBq as well as discover the potential positive effects of multi-dosing on prostate cancer patients.
Thryv Therapeutics Announces Positive Results from the WAVE 1 Proof of Concept Study in Long QT Syndrome. LQT-1213 Rapidly and Meaningfully Reduces QT Interval...
"Over the past few years, our research has continued to validate the pathogenic role of SGK-1 in rare arrhythmias. We now have the first in human evidence of the benefits of targeting this activated kinase to reduce prolonged QTc," commented Philip Sager, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Thryv Therapeutics. "With this initial safety and efficacy data in hand, clinical testing can commence in people with Congenital Long QT Syndrome Types 2 and 3, where chronic and substantial QTc prolongation can lead to lethal ventricular arrhythmias."
Alterity Therapeutics Granted New Composition of Matter Patent in Europe for Neurodegenerative Diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
“The granting of this patent is an important component of our strategy to become a leader in the development of drugs that target critical neurodegenerative diseases,” said David Stamler, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Alterity Therapeutics.
BioSig Introduces New Subscription Model for PURE EP™ Platform, Offering Quicker Access to Latest Features, Customizations
BioSig has made the move to a subscription model so that electrophysiologists and cardiology departments can access the latest features with the ability to customize the rich suite of PURE EP™ software capabilities to suit their needs.
Techdow USA and CTTQ Pharma Announce Collaboration Agreement and Launch of Fosaprepitant for Injection
Techdow USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hepalink USA Inc., and Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (“CTTQ”), an integrated company engaged in the Development, Manufacturing and Licensing of pharmaceuticals, announced the signing of a Licensing, Supply, and Distribution agreement regarding the launch of Fosaprepitant for Injection, the therapeutic generic equivalent of EMEND® (fosaprepitant) for injection in the US market.
Cascade Biocatalysts Secures $2.6 M to Scale Enzymes for Biomanufacturing
Cascade Biocatalysts aims to use the raised funds to scale its impact from the lab bench to pilot scale and to support its initial wave of customers.