Middle East and Asia Pacific Cell and Gene Therapy Market, by Therapy Type (Cell Therapy (Stem Cells, T Cells, Dendritic Cells, and NK Cells) and Gene Therapy (Germline Gene Therapy and Somatic Gene Therapy)), by Indication (Dermatology, Musculoskeletal, Oncology, Immunology, Cardiology & Neurology, and Others), by Technology (Lentiviral Vector, Plasmid DNA, and AAV), and by Region (Middle East and Asia Pacific), is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,616.8 million in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 17.3% over the forecast period (2021-2028), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
The increasing Robust Pipeline of cell and gene therapy is the major factor that is expected to drive growth of the Middle East and Asia Pacific cell and gene therapy market. Cell and gene therapy is a leading field in medical science, which promises new treatment development for patients suffering from various diseases such as oncology, immunology and others. For instance, Adeno-associated AAV2 vectors carrying therapeutic gene (RPE65) intra-retinal injection lead to improve the vision of individuals suffering from Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis an eye disorder. Several clinical trials are being conducted on cell and gene therapy that are focused on potential diseases. There is an increase in investments in drug development and commercialization of these therapies, in order to meet significant medical needs. Genetic markers are associated with complex diseases, therefore it is important to study the genetic information and its clinical application in designing clinical trials and cell and gene therapy product manufacturing.
According to the data published by the Journal of Gene Medicine, in 2017, an estimated 2,600 gene therapy clinical trials are ongoing, have been completed, or have been approved in 36 countries. Countries where the trials were conducted include Australia, China, France, Japan, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and others. Moreover, diseases targeted by cell and gene therapies include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, inflammatory and infectious diseases, Hemophilia A and B, severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), ocular diseases, neurological diseases, and others.
Middle East and Asia Pacific Cell and Gene Therapy Market – COVID-19 Impact
Imposing strict lockdowns in many countries globally have adversely impacted the economy of the healthcare sector.
This lockdown resulted in the closure of industrial establishments, except for the manufacturing of essential commodities and disruption in supply chain of the products. Thus, COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy in three main ways: by directly affecting the production and demand, by creating disruptions in distribution channels, and by its financial impact on firms and financial markets.
Supply chain and manufacturing activities in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific regions have been disrupted due to lockdown.