EMA commentary on the guideline on quality, nonclinical and clinical aspects of medicinal products containing genetically modified cells

Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2024 May;90(5):1203-1212. doi: 10.1111/bcp.16047. Epub 2024 Apr 2.

Abstract

Great advances have been made in the knowledge of development and regulatory approval of medicinal product containing genetically modified cells. Although a guideline has been available in the EU since 2012, the current updated version provides a useful guide to developers and professionals involved in the regulatory process of these medicines. This article presents the main issues communicated in that guidance, the regulators' insights and a commentary from the academic developers' point of view.

Keywords: advanced therapy medicinal products; clinical; gene therapy; genetically modified cells; nonclinical; quality.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug Approval* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • European Union*
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Humans