Plagued by a scandal which gained global attention a few years go, the gene therapy sector has recovered and is now thriving in China. But a drive for innovation, combined with ready cash for aspiring start-ups, may not translate into leaps and bounds in the field due to challenges unique to these latest treatments, including manufacturing, durability and coverage.
CHINA GENE DEVELOPERS RACE TO CLINIC BUT CHALLENGES MOUNT • Source: Brian Yang/Scrip
Eager to get ahead, gene therapy and gene-editing companies in China are now racing to secure funding and get their treatments in front of patients.
Given the promise these modalities potentially offer, it’s not surprising to see such a rush into the field. But China...
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