Striking The Right Balance: The Critical Discussions Driving The mRNA Industry's Next Chapter

Now, I cannot claim that I or any of the panelists at CASSS have or had access to a real crystal ball that will show us the future. However, what did come through these discussions loud and clear is that the future of our industry must include “balance.” Here, I’ll unpack a few ways the theme of “balance” presented itself — and no doubt will continue to present itself in the future — as well as how the panelists see us achieving this necessary balance. 

The RNA Synthesis Spectrum: Between Solid-Phase Roots & A Hybrid Enzymatic Future

There were two additional takeaways I had following my conversation with Kuchimanchi, each of which depicts where there still exists quite a bit of dynamism for an industry which can claim an “established” manufacturing paradigm.

Oligos Step Into The Spotlight: A Growing Force In Genetic Medicine

Oligonucleotide therapeutics are experiencing a new wave of momentum. As the science evolves and the market opportunity expands, the landscape is poised for continued growth and diversification.

Beyond Solid-Phase Synthesis: The Momentum of Oligonucleotide Manufacturing

Overall, there were three main takeaways I gleaned from our conversation that suggest the oligo sector, though more established than its mRNA cousin, is not comfortable with the status quo and is actively trying to grow beyond the limits of its current manufacturing paradigm. Here in part 1, we’ll start with my number one takeaway, which also comes equipped with a bit of history as to how we find ourselves at our current juncture.

Inside Arbor Biotech's In Vivo Gene Therapy Approach

Following recent news about first-in-human testing, two executives discuss the science and manufacturing strategy for the company's lead candidate, ABO-101.

5 Takeaways From The MHRA mRNA Guidance

Having read and reread the MHRA's guidance on personalized mRNA cancer immunotherapies, the following five takeaways will function somewhat as a mind-meld, combining a few of my own thoughts/takeaways with those of the MHRA.

Comparing Real-Time And Digital PCR Technologies

Which PCR technologies are the most effective? Compare digital PCR (dPCR) and real-time or quantitative PCR (qPCR) to determine the best choice for your labs.

Assessing Doggybone DNA For In Vitro Transcription

In this study, we evaluated the performance of two dbDNA IVT templates, each encoding the same mRNA (firefly luciferase or Fluc), by looking at the mRNA purity and in vivo potency of the mRNA IVT’d from each template.

Selection And Evaluation Of Hybridization Capture Probes For LC/MS Analysis Of Oligonucleotides

To overcome challenges in oligonucleotide LC/MS bioanalysis, consider optimizing probe design by evaluating alternative chemistries like PNA for improved recovery and chromatographic performance.

Lentiviral Vector Characterization For Cell And Gene Therapy Manufacturing

This study focuses on characterizing recombinant LVVs used in gene-modified cell therapies, utilizing two real-time PCR assays adapted to the QuantStudio™ Absolute Q™ Digital PCR System.

Alternatives To CRISPR-Cas9: Nucleases For Next-Gen Therapy

Alternatives to CRISPR-Cas9 address limitations like delivery challenges and off-target effects. Emerging nucleases offer improved specificity, smaller sizes, and therapeutic applications.

Lipid Nanoparticle Compositional Analysis By UHPLC-CAD

Explore results generated from an internal study using a proprietary mRNA-LNP formulation and UHPLC-CAD, a powerful technique for the analysis of compounds that do not contain chromophores.

Determining RNA Integrity And Purity By Capillary Gel Electrophoresis

To ensure mRNA product quality, it's important to confirm the integrity of the RNA. Examine the results of a study challenging the performance of the CGE method in assessing mRNA integrity and purity.