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Induced pluripotent stem cells

Japan approves first iPSC therapy for Parkinson’s disease

March 10, 2026
By Tamra Sami
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Japan has approved the world’s first therapies derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), marking a major milestone for regenerative medicine and, potentially, a turning point in treating Parkinson’s disease.
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Induced pluripotent stem cells

Japan approves first iPSC therapy for Parkinson’s disease

March 6, 2026
By Tamra Sami
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Japan has approved the world’s first therapies derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), marking a major milestone for regenerative medicine and, potentially, a turning point in treating Parkinson’s disease.
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Stem cells

Japan endorses two iPSC drugs for approval under CEA pathway

Feb. 24, 2026
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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Japan is backing conditional approvals of Amchepry (raguneprocel, Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd./Racthera Co. Ltd.) and Reheart (Cuorips Inc.), positioning them to become the world’s first induced pluripotent stem cell-derived (iPSC) therapies to receive regulatory clearance.
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Takeda’s oral narcolepsy drug steps closer to FDA approval

Feb. 24, 2026
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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The U.S. FDA accepted, with priority review, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.’s NDA submission for oveporexton (TAK-681), bringing the oral orexin receptor 2 agonist closer to clearance in narcolepsy type 1.


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Stem cells

Japan endorses two iPSC drugs for approval under CEA pathway

Feb. 20, 2026
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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Japan is backing conditional approvals of Amchepry (raguneprocel, Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd./Racthera Co. Ltd.) and Reheart (Cuorips Inc.), positioning them to become the world’s first induced pluripotent stem cell-derived (iPSC) therapies to receive regulatory clearance.
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Takeda’s oral narcolepsy drug steps closer to FDA approval

Feb. 11, 2026
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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The U.S. FDA accepted, with priority review, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.’s NDA submission for oveporexton (TAK-681), bringing the oral orexin receptor 2 agonist closer to clearance in narcolepsy type 1.


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K-Sure Chairman and President Jang Young-jin Ryu (right) with KPTA Chairman Ryu Hyung-seon at the MOU signing

Korea pharma group to support exports, Korea-Japan-China trade

Sep. 2, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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The Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association said Aug. 26 that it signed a strategic agreement with Korea Trade Insurance Corp. to support South Korean companies exporting biopharmaceutical materials overseas.
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K-Sure Chairman and President Jang Young-jin Ryu (right) with KPTA Chairman Ryu Hyung-seon at the MOU signing

Korea pharma group to support exports, Korea-Japan-China trade

Aug. 29, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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The Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association said Aug. 26 that it signed a strategic agreement with Korea Trade Insurance Corp. to support South Korean companies exporting biopharmaceutical materials overseas.
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Concept art for adeno-associated viral-based gene therapy.

JCR’s third deal with Alexion gives rights to AAV capsids

July 15, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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Under a new licensing deal announced July 8, JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. granted Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. rights to its adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids for use in up to five of Alexion’s genomic medicines programs.
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Concept art for adeno-associated viral-based gene therapy.

JCR’s third deal with Alexion gives rights to AAV capsids

July 9, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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Under a new licensing deal announced July 8, JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. granted Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. rights to its adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids for use in up to five of Alexion’s genomic medicines programs.
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