All Biologics articles
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JournalThe first approval of a CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing medicinal product in the European Union: Casgevy
Regulatory Rapporteur May 2024 | Volume 21 | No.5 Abstract Patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia and severe sickle cell disease suffer the burden of repeated blood transfusions and vaso-occlusive crises, respectively. Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) consists of autologous CD34+ haematopoietic stem ...
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CommentaryCell and gene therapy rare disease drug development in the US – general principles, challenges and a landscape of mutual regulatory concession
Cell and gene therapy rare disease drug development in the US – general principles, challenges and a landscape of mutual regulatory concession
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JournalCell and gene therapy – navigating complexities in CMC development for optimisation of global regulatory strategies
Cell and gene therapy (CGT) products represent a frontier in modern medicine, offering precision treatments. Yet their development is affected by multifaceted challenges including chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC). This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities involved in CMC development and considers its role in establishing quality, safety ...
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JournalInnovating and harmonising access and requirements amid the global regulatory challenges of biologics
This article provides an overview of the regulatory challenges of biologics facing the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on the need for global regulatory harmonisation. These challenges are central to ensuring the safety, efficacy and accessibility of biologic therapies for patients worldwide. To navigate these regulatory challenges, a collaborative effort will be ...
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JournalEvolution of GMO requirements for innovative investigational medicinal products upon transition to the EU CTR
The EU CTR replaced the EU CTD on 31 January 2022, which impacts investigational medicinal products that fall under genetically modified organisms (GMO-IMPs).
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JournalG-E-T-ting there – how gene editing technologies could change more than genes
The field of genome editing technologies (GETs) is rapidly advancing, marking a new and exciting era of curative medicines. These products can alter genetic material in patients, highlighting the crucial need to introduce dedicated legislation to ensure that GETs are developed and maintained in a safe and effective manner.
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JournalAlternatives to animal testing
in the development of ATMPsThis article looks at a range of innovative non-animal test methods, including in vitro tests based on human and animal cells, genomic technologies and in silico modelling.
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JournalAn overview of the regulatory framework for advanced therapies
Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) have recently advanced in development and are subject to regulation in some markets. This article summarises the regulatory framework for ATMPs in some of the markets where these requirements are in place: Argentina, Brazil, Europe, and the US.
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JournalNavigating the regulatory landscape for regenerative medicines in Japan
This is the final article in a series of three that critically analyse the differences and similarities between the regulation of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), also known as regenerative medicines…[1],[2]