Vertex/CRISPR Prepare To Take Exa-Cel To Regulators For SCD, TDT
Executive Summary
The first gene-edited therapy will be submitted for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia; it will compete with bluebird in both indications, but analysts anticipate blockbuster sales in excess of $2bn.
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