ImmunoACT

Recently, ImmunoACT, supported by IIT-B and Laurus Labs, has obtained approval from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for its first CAR-T cell therapy, NexCAR19 (Actalycabtagene autoleucel). This treatment targets relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphomas and leukemia.

  • NexCAR19 is an indigenous product, representing a significant leap in advanced cell-and-gene therapies. It is a collaborative effort spanning a decade involving IIT-Bombay and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC).
  • NexCAR19's approval opens the door for patients in India and resource-constrained countries to access this life-saving therapy at an affordable cost.
  • It marks a significant technical achievement, positioning India among the elite nations offering CAR-T therapy.
  • ImmunoACT, incubated at IIT ....
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