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Japan backs Takeda stem cell therapy targeting Crohn’s disease

By Jane Byrne

Takeda has received approval from Japan’s ministry of health to manufacture and market its stem cell therapy, Alofisel, for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas in patients with non-active or mildly active luminal Crohn’s disease (CD).

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Top five stories from September

By Ben Hargreaves

The news most interesting to our readers were those featuring collaborations, whether in the production of an Ebola vaccine, biosimilars entering new markets or creating new manufacturing modalities.

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Cell therapy market to triple in size by 2025

By Ben Hargreaves

The market for cell therapy products is set to expand based on increasing investment from the industry and the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.