Shire Human Genetic Therapies

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Shire AG
Route de Crassier
1262 Eysins
Switzerland

Shire Human Genetic Therapies (HGT) is a business unit of Shire plc, the global biopharmaceutical company. Shire HGT is committed to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing therapies for life-threatening genetic diseases. The company achieves this through collaboration with academic researchers, physicians and patient associations, providing therapies for patients worldwide.

Icatibant, B2 Bradykinin Receptor Antagonist - Trade Name: Firazyr

Shire ‘s icatibant (trade name: Firazyr) is a B2 bradykinin receptor antagonist. The German biotechnology company Jerini AG (acquired by Shire HGT) did develop icatibant which following a successful study in Europe got approved by EMA for treatment of HAE attacks in all 27 EU countries. Since then new trials has led to approval also by the FDA for treatment of HAE attacks in the US. Both in Europe and in the US, Firazyr is registered for self administration.Shire is currently also working on making Firazyr available in other parts of the world.

News

Thu, 2013-05-16

Dyax HAE Allies℠ Awards Program Launches on Second Annual HAE Day
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Thu, 2013-05-16

Happy hae day :-)
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Wed, 2013-04-17

Pharming And Santarus Announce Submission Of Ruconest Biologics License Application To FDA
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Tue, 2013-04-16

CSL Behring Receives European Health Authorities’ Approval of Berinert® for Short-Term Prophylaxis in Adults and Children
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Wed, 2013-04-10

A global awareness day for a life-threatening condition

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Mon, 2013-02-25

Dyax Presents DX-2930 Data at the 2013 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting
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Events

Thu, 2013-05-23 12:00 - Sun, 2013-05-26 12:00

8th C1-Inhibitor Deficiency Workshop

Venue: Danubius Thermal Hotel Margitsziget, H-1133 Budapest, Hungary
Language: English

Hungary welcomes you to the 8th C1-Inhibitor Deficiency Workshop will be held in Budapest in 2013.

For more information please visit the website here

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Thu, 2013-05-16 (All day)

2013 hae day :-)

On 16 May 2013 patient organizations throughout the globe will hold events, meetings, and fundraisers to support the global awareness day hae day :-)

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Sat, 2013-05-04 09:00 - 16:00

Australasian 2013 Annual Patient Meeting

Venue: Rydges, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Language: English

HAE Australasia Ltd is pleased to invite you to the patient organisation’s second patient meeting. The event will provide you with an opportunity to hear from HAE experts and to meet others who may share similar HAE experiences. It will also be a good opportunity to meet with the HAE Australasia board members and discuss how you could help spread awareness of HAE in Australia & New Zealand.

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