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The field of gene and cell therapies expand rapidly in the past several years. Lentiviral vectors have been in a great demand as gene carriers in this field, especially for ex vivo gene therapies. However, the large scale lentiviral vector production still remains significant challenges. WuXi Advanced Therapies have experience working with Lentivirus since 2015 …Read More >

AAV vectors are widely used in gene therapy, largely because they do not become integrated into the patient’s DNA and are safe from an immunogenicity perspective. AAVs also offer great versatility, with different targets possible using different serotypes. Relative to other vectors, AAVs are also generally produced at higher titers, which reduces costs. In addition, …Read More >

  Advancements in next-generation cell and gene therapies are fulfilling the promise of personalized medicine and attempting to cure and heal patients. Multiple approved products have been launched in global markets and the number of clinical trials continues to grow. Developing innovative advanced therapies is one of the biopharmaceutical industry’s greatest opportunities to dramatically improve …Read More >

WuXi Advanced Therapies Inc. (WuXi ATU) today announced the expansion of its Cell & Gene Therapy Platforms with capabilities to provide high-quality and cost-effective supplies of R&D and GMP Plasmid for use in a wide variety of R&D, clinical, and  commercial bioprocessing applications, with an integrated platform of capabilities that allows for a seamless single-source approach …Read More >

In order to promote the public’s awareness of rare diseases and showcase WuXi AppTec’s positive social impact, on Aug. 20, we organized a 3-session webinar series on Spinal Muscular Atrophy, including a fireside chat between Dr. David Chang, CEO of WuXi ATU, and Paulo Fontoura, Global Head and SVP, Neuroscience and Rare Diseases Clinical Development …Read More >