Deliver on the promise of RNA therapeutics
OVERVIEW
What are RNA therapeutics?
A new era in gene therapy
RNA therapeutics are an advanced class of drugs or therapies that utilize RNA molecules to modulate biological pathways to treat or prevent various diseases. These exogenously-delivered RNA molecules can regulate the protein expression within a cell or act as a targeting ligand, depending on the type of RNA used.
The continuous discovery of RNA functions and their crucial roles in disease have led to tremendous growth in RNA-based therapeutic development, specifically messenger RNA (mRNA). Increasing numbers of RNA therapeutics have been approved for clinical use and many others are still under investigation or in preclinical trials, spanning vaccine development, immuno-oncology, and other gene therapies. However, as a new frontier in therapeutics and due to their differences from small molecules and other biologics, RNA-based therapies present new process development and analytical challenges from discovery through commercialization.
SOLUTIONS
Minimize risk and prioritize speed with RNA-based therapeutic solutions you can trust
Developing cutting-edge therapeutics requires innovative solutions. From discovery to delivery, Azenta offers a comprehensive suite of genomics and sample management services, as well as consumables, throughout the various stages of the development workflow to help you deliver your RNA therapies with greater efficiency and accuracy.
TARGET DISCOVERY
Identify and validate the most promising targets for therapeutic development
- Find samples that match your specific requirements to ensure your R&D success with sample sourcing
- Leverage high-throughput-gene expression screening for optimal drug discovery with complete cell-to-data analysis of the transcriptome
- Identify the full catalog of transcripts, precisely define the structure of genes, and accurately measure gene expression levels with RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq)
- Use Olink Target 48, Target 96, and Explore 3072/384 panels to support various stages and applications of protein biomarker discovery
- Ensure reproducible results with high-quality sample tubes, low-binding microplates, and other consumables
RNA DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Design and produce your therapeutic product
- Use mRNA synthesis for the fastest and most reliable product development with 100% Sanger-verified template gene synthesis and in vitro transcription (IVT) in as fast as 2 weeks
- Interrogate gene function and control gene expression with custom DNA & RNA oligos
- Generate lentiviral vectors starting with construct synthesis through viral production and storage of the transduction-ready virus; robust lentiviral integration site analysis* is available as a separate offering
- Maintain the integrity of ITR regions for reliable downstream application of AAV vectors with proprietary AAV plasmid synthesis
- Ensure reproducible results with high-quality sample tubes, low-binding microplates, and other consumables
- Utilize sample storage, transport, and annotation services for better sample management
*Analytically validated or fit-for-purpose assays for viral integration site analysis (ISA) are performed in our CAP/CLIA-accredited laboratory
RNA PRODUCT VALIDATION
Perform in-depth sequencing and functional analysis of your RNA product
- Rely on our team of assay experts to develop qPCR assays for RNA analysis
- Fulfill your RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) project needs with a variety of solutions, including small RNA-Seq and single-cell RNA-Seq
- Simultaneously analyze proteins with high specificity and sensitivity using minimal sample amounts with Olink assays
- Detect mutations with assays that cover full coding exons, coding exons of Interest, and introns
- Ensure reproducible results with high-quality sample tubes, low-binding microplates, and other consumables
- Utilize sample storage, transport, and annotation services for better sample management
PRECLINICAL & CLINICAL
Prepare for regulatory submissions
- Validate protein response in clinical trials and other clinical applications with Olink assays performed in our CLIA/CAP laboratory
- Probe coding regions of the genome at high depth and with uniform coverage with CLIA-compliant whole genome or exome sequencing
- Support your analysis with ultra-deep amplicon sequencing options, including custom short- or long-read amplicon sequencing services
- Verify the sequence of your product with GLP-compliant confirmatory sequencing solutions, from nucleic acid extraction to Sanger sequencing with thorough quality assurance program
- Ensure reproducible results with high-quality sample tubes, low-binding microplates, and other consumables
- Utilize sample storage, transport, and annotation services for better sample management
WHY AZENTA
A partner you deserve
Your research has the potential to change lives, which is why only the highest standards will do when it comes to partnering with a provider. Azenta is dedicated to supporting you throughout the RNA therapeutic development workflow so you can focus on what's important.
EXPERTISE
We leverage over 20 years of technical experience and proprietary protocols to ensure RNA integrity
RELIABILITY
More than 4,000 researchers rely on us for their sample exploration and management needs
CUSTOMIZATION
Your research is unique; we'll work with you to develop a custom workflow that fits your needs
TECH NOTE
Discover how novel full-length RNA-Seq from Azenta uses PacBio® SMRT® sequencing to effectively sequence and preserve the entire length of the poly(A) tails of mRNA products for therapeutic development.
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TECH NOTE
Learn how Azenta generates high-quality analytical and empirically-performing mRNA products, which are crucial in determining the success of downstream lead generation and characterization in therapeutic development.
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BLOG POST
The structure of mRNA has been known for decades, but only in recent years have researchers uncovered its potential to treat and prevent disease. Explore these features and how to unlock their full potential for therapeutics.
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ARTICLE
Receive insights into emerging trends in RNA therapeutics and learn about innovative solutions from Azenta to resolve the various challenges faced during drug development in this Technology Networks interview.
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