Autoimmune Disease
News on research and diagnostics in autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and more.
University of Wisconsin Investigators Testing First Cell Therapy for Patients With Severe Dry Mouth
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The first patient, who had xerostomia linked with Sjögren's disease, received the autologous cell therapy as part of a Phase 0 trial.
Mustang Bio Closes $8M Public Offering
The biopharma company, which is developing cell therapies for cancers and autoimmune diseases, said it will use the proceeds for working capital.
Cartesian Therapeutics Kicking off Phase III Cell Therapy Trial in Myasthenia Gravis
The company also continues to study Descartes-08 in other autoimmune diseases and has plans for a basket trial in pediatric patients.
Immunocore Outlines Strategic Priorities on Kimmtrak and TCR Therapy Pipeline
The firm is expanding its melanoma portfolio while launching new trials of T-cell receptor therapies in oncology, infectious disease, and autoimmune disease.
RheumaGen Launches With $15M to Develop Cell, Gene Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases
The biotech wants to create one-time, potentially curative treatments for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases by editing the HLA gene.