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A cell & #genetherapy company with a #gene delivery platform to develop cures to #cancer #HIV #PKU . In Phase 1 trial for #HIVcure . CEO @JeffreyGalvin .

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American Gene™
2 years
#HIV Clinical Trial Update: We’re excited to announce that American Gene has hit two major benchmarks in our Phase 1 #genetherapy trial, bringing us closer to a potential cure for HIV. We expect to submit the final Phase 1 trial report to the FDA in 2023.
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Exciting HIV Clinical Trial Update: American Gene has reached a turning point in our #HIV clinical trial! We’re withdrawing participants from their antiretroviral drugs, which will determine if our #genetherapy treatment could potentially cure HIV.
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American Gene™
3 years
One year after receiving the green light from the FDA to initiate a Phase I study of an #HIV gene & #celltherapy , AGT has infused the first patient. AGT103-T is designed as a cure for the disease that has impacted lives globally since the 1980s. Read more:
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American Gene™
3 years
“One patient can be lucky. Two can be very lucky. Three is a trend...” - @JeffreyGalvin . The third patient in our human trials for AGT103-T has been treated with no adverse events recorded, allowing the clinical trial to accelerate greatly. Learn more:
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American Gene™
3 years
“Laboratory studies confirmed substantial increases in virus-specific T cells consistent with improved immunity against HIV in all participants.” Read the latest exciting update from our #HIV Cure Program now:
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American Gene™
3 years
Our #HIV Cure Program is advancing at full speed as the DSMB found no serious, adverse events in the third patient treated with AGT103-T. With this development, the DSMB will now meet quarterly, with no check-ins needed between patients. Learn more:
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American Gene™
3 years
“If this works, they will be permanently immune from HIV.” -CEO @JeffreyGalvin . We recently celebrated the successful infusion of 2 patients in our Phase 1 human trial. As await the next safety data, we hold hope that we are close to a cure. Read more:
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American Gene™
4 years
Thank you for covering our news @WJZ | @CBSNews Baltimore. We are fortunate to have one of our #HIV cure program Phase 1 clinical sites in #Baltimore with the @UMmedschool IHV. Watch ➡️ #croi2021
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American Gene™
3 years
Our #HIV Cure Program continues with great progress as the IRB gives us the green light to proceed with analytic treatment interruption. As we prepare to withdraw participants from ARTs, we may be close to demonstrating a functional cure for HIV. Read now:
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American Gene™
3 years
As our Phase 1 clinical trial for an #HIV cure continues, data from the first three patients showing initial blood markers of efficacy indicate that we are on the right track. Read the latest news:
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American Gene™
3 years
“It's believed the immune response triggered would be enough to fight HIV, without current antiviral treatments available.” Our #clinicaltrial for an #HIV cure remains on track as we enter this new year, and we can't wait for the next milestone. Read now:
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American Gene™
3 years
“We all have something to be excited about.” The first patient to receive #AGT103T suffered no adverse effects from treatment, giving us hope that we can soon contribute to ending the ongoing #HIV epidemic. Read more here:
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American Gene™
3 years
On the heels of our first patient infusion, we are happy to announce that the second patient in our #HIV cure program has been treated with AGT103-T and the DSMB found no adverse reactions, allowing us to continue our trial without modification. Read more:
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American Gene™
2 years
We’ve reached a critical step in our mission to cure #HIV with #genetherapy : withdrawing participants from their ARTs. We’re optimistic but it'll take months to evaluate the data from all 7 participants. Follow new developments on our newsletter & social.
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American Gene™
3 years
There are approximately 38 million people globally with #HIV . Although a cure is not available yet, our first participant infusion of the AGT103-T product brings hope to the advancement of cure research. Read @BioBuzzMaryland 's article
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American Gene™
3 years
AGT is moving closer to its goal of allowing people with #HIV to return to a normal life without #ART as new data shows all five patients display critical markers of AGT103-T. Learn more:
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American Gene™
4 years
This is an amazing moment in our history. We'll begin the Phase 1 human trial of our #HIV therapy! We know a lot of people have been waiting for this for years. Join us in celebrating! Leave a comment and share the news. #genetherapy #celltherapy #biotech
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American Gene™
3 years
“We believe it is possible for a one-and-done therapy to make a person living with HIV permanently immune to HIV, and this recent data increases our optimism that we are on track.” - @JeffreyGalvin . Read the latest news on our #HIV cure #clinicaltrial :
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American Gene™
2 years
At this stage in our #clinicaltrial for AGT103-T, a potential #genetherapy cure for #HIV , the IRB has given us the green light to withdraw patients from their ARTs. Follow our HIV Cure Countdown and be the first to know our next update: #ClinicalTrialsDay
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American Gene™
3 years
#HIV Cure Program Releases Initial Clinical Trial Data. Read now:
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American Gene™
2 years
On HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, we laud research efforts to prevent the spread of HIV with a vaccine. At AGT, we’re working on a #genetherapy cure for the 38 million people globally living with #HIV . These continued efforts bring hope that we'll see the end of #HIV in our lifetime.
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American Gene™
4 years
Please Share this Great News! THE FDA APPROVES @AmericanGene TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PHASE 1 CLINICAL TRIAL OF HIV CURE PROGRAM! ➡️➡️➡️ #HIV #biotech #FDA #news @StateMaryland @MDBiz Note: clinical sites have not yet started enrollment.
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American Gene™
4 years
Thank you for covering our news during tonight's show @WJZ | @CBSNews Baltimore. We are fortunate to have one of our Phase 1 clinical sites in #Baltimore with the @UMmedschool IHV. #HIV #Baltimore @GovLarryHogan
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American Gene™
3 years
About 38 million people globally live with HIV, but is HIV treatable? We are currently in #clinical trials for a cell therapy that can potentially provide the long-awaited cure for HIV and eliminate antiretroviral dependency. Read our #research :
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American Gene™
3 years
“Early data in three patients shows their altered cells are not getting infected, maintaining characteristics that show they're ready to fight HIV.” Thank you @justinhintontv for continuing to share the milestones in our #HIV Cure Program. Read the news:
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American Gene™
3 years
We're thankful #AGT103T is proving safe in humans. The DSMB reviewed AGT's safety data in our #clinicaltrial for a potential cure for #HIV ; they unanimously voted to continue the study without modification. We'll celebrate this milestone together tomorrow & we'll never give up.
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American Gene™
3 years
#BREAKING : AGT Announces Progress with #HIV Cure Program, Phase 1 Clinical Trial #HIVAids #AIDS #GeneTherapy #CellTherapy
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American Gene™
2 years
Exciting News! American Gene's Phase 1 #HIV clinical trial data was published in the scientific journal “Frontiers in Medicine”: The data shows we’ve met the trial’s primary and secondary goals. Follow for future developments.
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American Gene™
3 years
Our #HIV Cure Program has achieved new milestones as the initial data from the first three participants demonstrated blood markers of efficacy, bringing hope that AGT103-T may be able to create an immune response against HIV without #ART . Read now:
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American Gene™
4 years
In the case of AGT103-T, T cells are first taken from a patient and “trained” to detect certain HIV-specific proteins, gearing them up to attack #HIV . The cells are then grown to large numbers in the lab and equipped with new “software." Read more
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American Gene™
3 years
“It's believed the immune response triggered would be enough to fight HIV, without current antiviral treatments available.” Our #clinicaltrial for an #HIV cure remains on track as we enter the new year! Read the latest news:
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American Gene™
3 years
We are grateful for the advancements in #science and #medicine that have resulted in treatments for #HIV . As our HIV Cure Program progresses, we believe we are moving closer to a future where cures, not just treatments, exist for the millions affected. #WeNeedACure
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American Gene™
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“Early data in three patients shows their altered cells are not getting infected, maintaining characteristics that show they're ready to fight HIV.” Read the latest news from our #clinical trial for an #HIV cure now on @7NewsDC :
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American Gene™
3 years
As our Phase 1 clinical trial for an #HIV cure continues, the efficacy data may come sooner than you think. CEO @JeffreyGalvin spoke to @WashBlade about the current trial progress after the DSMB voted to continue the trial without modification. Read now:
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American Gene™
3 years
While the battle against #HIV has not yet been won, AGT advances forward with a viable #strategy to strengthen the immune system’s ability to identify and disable the virus. If successful, AGT’s therapy may be a functional #cure for HIV. Read more #science
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American Gene™
3 years
About 38 million people globally live with HIV. Is an #HIV cure achievable? We are in a clinical trial for a cell therapy that can potentially provide a long-awaited functional cure and eliminate antiretroviral dependency. Read our #research :
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American Gene™
3 years
Every day we are one step closer to our mission of ending #HIV . Join us in the fight and learn more about our Phase 1 human trial here:
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American Gene™
3 years
Thank you for covering our news @WJZ | @CBSNews Baltimore. We are fortunate to have our #HIV cure program Phase 1 clinical trial sites in #Baltimore with the @UMmedschool IHV. Watch a recap of this news ➡️ #croi2021
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American Gene™
4 years
With a green light from the FDA, our #HIV cure program clinical trial has started. We're pre-revenue & rely solely on investments to fund research. On #WorldAIDSDay , you can help our Phase 1 trial with just one purchase! Join the fight & rock AGT swag ➡️
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American Gene™
3 years
In the case of AGT103-T, T cells are first taken from a patient and “trained” to detect certain HIV-specific proteins, gearing them up to attack #HIV . The cells are then grown to large numbers in the lab and equipped with new “software." Read more
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American Gene™
3 years
The third patient in our human trials for the #HIV cure program has been infused, and AGT103-T is continuing to prove safe in participants. Our trial is advancing as the DSMB eliminates the requirement of reviews between each participant. Read now:
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American Gene™
3 years
We recently celebrated another milestone in our Phase 1 RePAIR #clinicaltrial of our #HIV cure program #AGT103T . Thank you to our AGT friends & family for your support and belief in our team. We can’t wait to celebrate the next milestone with you!
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American Gene™
4 years
AGT's purpose is to help those who have suffered throughout the world, who have yet to see a vaccine or a cure. This company intends to change that outcome for the better. AGT is modifying cells in 3 ways to stop, turn off, and kill the virus. Read more:
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American Gene™
3 years
This year marked 40 years since the first incidence of #HIV in the United States. As we edge closer to the potential cure for HIV, read the history of HIV Cure Research on our blog:
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American Gene™
3 years
2019: AGT Submits Investigational New Drug Application to the FDA for #HIV Cure Program 2020: FDA Allows Human Trial; First Participants Enrolled 2021: First Patient Receives AGT103-T drug; USMB reviews safety data & unanimously votes to continue study.
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American Gene™
2 years
For over 40 years, #HIV has been managed thanks to advancements in #science and #medicine . American Gene is committed to pursuing a cure in hopes that one day, we will see the end of HIV in our lifetime. #WeNeedACure
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American Gene™
1 year
Exciting News: The #ATI has already highlighted impressive viral suppression and immunological data. We are not at the finish line yet, but the data from our Phase 1 #HIV #clinicaltrial is promising. Follow @Addimmune for updates on #AGT103 -T, here:
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American Gene™
3 years
Many individuals have been affected by or know someone who has #HIV . The question today is, can HIV be cured? Read the #history of HIV treatment moving toward a cure.
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American Gene™
2 years
American Gene Technologies is devoted to ending #HIV . Every day, our HIV Cure Program makes great progress that brings us one step closer to a cure. Learn more:
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American Gene™
3 years
Data and Safety Monitoring Board #DSMB voted unanimously to continue AGT’s #HIV cure program human trial without modification after #safety analysis of the participant’s data revealed no adverse effects from the treatment #AGT103T . Read more:
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American Gene™
4 years
AGT's purpose is to help those who have suffered throughout the world, who have yet to see a cure. This company intends to change that outcome for the better. AGT is modifying cells in 3 ways to stop, turn off, and kill the virus. Read: #HIV
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American Gene™
3 years
As the IRB gives AGT the green light to proceed with analytic treatment interruption at this stage in our #HIV Cure Program, we remain optimistic that we are moving closer to demonstrating a functional cure for HIV. Read the latest update now:
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American Gene™
3 years
As our work week comes to a close, we are reminded that we dedicate our days to accelerating #cure research that can improve the lives of millions suffering from diseases like #HIV . We are in this together. #WeNeedACure
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American Gene™
4 years
In the case of AGT-103-T, T cells are first taken from a patient and “trained” to detect certain HIV-specific proteins, gearing them up to attack #HIV . The cells are then grown too large numbers in the lab and equipped with new “software." Read research:
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American Gene™
2 years
What if there was a cure for #HIV ? An #HIVcure would free people from relying on antiretroviral therapy and give them permanent immunity with no chance of being diagnosed again. Here’s why we should focus on curing diseases like HIV, not just treating them:
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American Gene™
2 years
Withdrawing participants from their antiretroviral medications is a pivotal development in our #HIV #genetherapy clinical trial. Learn about the analytic treatment interruption (ATI) and how it may determine whether AGT103-T can potentially cure HIV.
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American Gene™
3 years
We celebrated another amazing milestone in our Phase 1 trial with our AGT family to recognize the hard work of our #team . The Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) voted unanimously to continue our #HIV cure program without modification! Learn more:
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American Gene™
3 years
As we continue reaching incredible milestones in our #HIV Cure Program, check out our HIV Cure Countdown! Don't miss out on the latest clinical trial updates and sign up to receive the latest news!
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American Gene™
3 years
“With no serious adverse effects observed in the third participant, we’re seeing a verifiable trend in the data that gives reasonable confidence that the treatment has low risk of adverse events.” -CEO @JeffreyGalvin . Read the full press release now:
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American Gene™
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We're grateful for the continued advancements in #science and #medicine that have resulted in treatments for #HIV . Our #HIVCureProgram gives us hope that one day, we'll have a cure, not just a treatment, for those in need. Learn more: #WeNeedACure
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American Gene™
3 years
The arc of #HIV history has been developing over the last 40 years. While there have been attempts to cure the disease in the past, #genetherapy proves promising as the next step to ending the epidemic. Read the full history of HIV on our blog:
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American Gene™
3 years
“We all have something to be excited about in terms of the probability that we will see the end of HIV in our lifetime.” -CEO @jeffreygalvin . Watch the video from our celebration of the first safety data in our #HIV Cure Program now:
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American Gene™
2 years
We launched The Cure Chronicles to highlight the incredible achievements of the #HIV community and the breakthroughs that have been made in the effort to end the epidemic. Catch up on all episodes now: #TheCureChronicles
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American Gene™
2 years
Many individuals have been affected by or know someone who has #HIV . An estimated 1.2 million Americans are infected with the virus. The question today is, can HIV be cured? Read the #history of HIV treatment moving toward a cure:
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American Gene™
2 years
Our #HIV #Cure Countdown covers the latest milestones in our #clinicaltrial . Sign up for updates now and be the first to know our latest news:
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American Gene™
3 years
We must advance research to durably suppress #HIV in a way that offers disease control without dependence on lifelong antiretroviral treatments. Our products approaching or already in clinical trials hold great promise to do this. Read more #science
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American Gene™
3 years
The Berlin Patient’s functional #cure gave hope that there was a way to eradicate #HIV and eliminate the need for ongoing anti-retroviral therapy. Learn more here:
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American Gene™
3 years
Our #clinicaltrial reached new milestones as the first three patients infused achieved engraftment & avoided rejection of the infused cells. Patient samples also demonstrated an active #HIV -specific response when challenged. Read the full press release:
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American Gene™
3 years
2021 marked 40 years since the first incidence of #HIV in the United States. As we edge closer to the potential cure for HIV, read the history of HIV Cure Research on our blog: #WeNeedACure
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American Gene™
3 years
If you care about #HIV cure research, you must watch the video interview of @jeffreygalvin & @justinhintontv explaining our progress and achieving this major milestone of infusing our first patient with what we hope will be an HIV cure. Watch (mid-page):
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American Gene™
2 years
We’re excited to announce the launch of The Cure Chronicles - our new video series highlighting the incredible work being done by people living with #HIV , researchers, advocates, and more to end the HIV epidemic. Watch now: #TheCureChronicles
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American Gene™
3 years
At AGT, it is our mission to leverage the power of gene & #celltherapy to reduce human suffering or early death from serious human diseases. We need cures, not just treatments, for the millions suffering from diseases like #HIV . Join us in our mission. #WeNeedACure
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American Gene™
3 years
“We all can be doing more to ensure this disease doesn’t ravage another generation,” says @raviperry . Our #HIV Cure Program is in human trials with the hope that it can positively impact patients’ lives soon. Read @wusa9 @LorenzoHall 's report:
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American Gene™
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Today is the day! Join us virtually as we share data from our Phase I #HIV #clinicaltrial and the next steps for Phase II. We’ll also be announcing business developments to allow us to solely focus on the #HIVCure program. .
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American Gene™
3 years
We are committed to #HIV cure research. Watch to learn more about our cell and gene therapy program, currently in human trials in DC and Baltimore, Maryland: #heathcare
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American Gene™
3 years
The arc of #HIV history has been developing over the last 40 years. While there have been many attempts to cure the disease in the past, #genetherapy proves promising as the next step to ending the epidemic. Read now:
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American Gene™
4 years
The Berlin Patient’s functional #cure gave hope that there was a way to eradicate #HIV and eliminate the need for ongoing anti-retroviral therapy. Learn more here:
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American Gene™
3 years
Our #HIV Cure Program is accelerating greatly as the DSMB found no serious adverse events in the first three patients treated with AGT103-T. Check out the video from our celebration of the first safety data!
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American Gene™
4 years
HIV/AIDS has left a detrimental mark on history. Supporting research is essential to end the epidemic. Help accelerate #HIV cure research by purchasing AGT swag this holiday & 100% of your contribution will go to patient clinical care in our Phase 1 study:
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American Gene™
3 years
“After working with HIV/AIDS patients for 40 years, I am cautiously optimistic that a major turning point is near after looking at AGT’s data and process.” -Dr. Marcus Conant. Read the full press release:
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American Gene™
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There are two different kinds of #HIV #cures #scientists can work toward developing. A #SterilizingCure would completely eliminate replication-competent proviruses in the body. A #FunctionalCure would enable long-term control of HIV replication without continuous treatment.
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American Gene™
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It is incredible news to hear an #HIV injection from @ViivHC can now reduce #PrEP intervals to once every 2 months. We hope that one day, a one-and-done cure will be available. #WeNeedACure
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American Gene™
3 years
This year marked 40 years since the first incidence of #HIV in the United States. As we edge closer to the potential cure for HIV, read the history of HIV Cure Research from discovery to treatment on our blog:
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American Gene™
3 years
“We believe it is possible for a one-and-done therapy to make a person living with HIV permanently immune to HIV, and this recent data increases our optimism that we are on track.” - @JeffreyGalvin . Read the latest news on our #HIV cure #clinicaltrial :
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American Gene™
4 years
2021 will be a huge year for gene therapy. We've made progress on our AGT103-T #HIV , ImmunoTox #ImmunoOncology , and #PKU programs. Every day we inch closer to what we hope will lead to a curable answer for human diseases. For updates, get our Newsletter
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American Gene™
3 years
Diseases like #HIV and #cancer were previously deemed incurable, but what if a cure is closer than we think? Our CEO @JeffreyGalvin talks viral vector #technology with @QualioHQ CEO. Listen now:
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American Gene™
4 years
American Gene Technologies Announces First Trial Participant Enrolled in Phase 1 Study of AGT103-T Against HIV #HIV #EndHIV #GeneTherapy
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