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title: CDMO Daily News — August 28, 2026
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byline: BioBM
description: August 28 CDMO daily: 4basebio Expands Genezen Partnership for GMP Synthetic DNA in Viral Vector Manufacturing; Artis BioSolutions Opens Genetic Medicines…
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published_at: 2026-08-28T00:00:00.240Z
last_updated: 2026-08-28T00:01:02.986Z
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### [4basebio](/companies/4basebio) Expands [Genezen](/companies/genezen) Partnership for GMP Synthetic DNA in Viral Vector Manufacturing
- [4basebio](/companies/4basebio) and [Genezen](/companies/genezen) expanded their non-exclusive collaboration to supply enzymatically produced hpDNA® across Research Use Only, High-Quality, and GMP-grade programs for viral vector applications.
- 4basebio's cell-free synthetic DNA demonstrated ~30% lower DNA mass and transfection reagent requirements versus plasmid DNA in AAV production while maintaining comparable titers and shortening production timelines.

**Operational Impact**

[Genezen](/companies/genezen)'s expanded access to [4basebio](/companies/4basebio)'s GMP-grade hpDNA® and cell-free manufacturing process reduces material costs and production timelines for AAV-based programs, potentially improving unit economics and cycle time for viral vector CDMO customers moving into late-stage development.

*Source: [PharmaSource RSS](https://pharmasource.global/content/news/cdmo-news/4basebio-expands-genezen-collaboration-for-synthetic-dna-in-cell-and-gene-therapy)*

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### [Artis BioSolutions](/companies/artis-biosolutions) Opens Genetic Medicines Center of Excellence in Bilbao
- [Artis BioSolutions](/companies/artis-biosolutions) launched an integrated Genetic Medicines Center of Excellence in Bilbao, Spain, offering synthetic DNA, mRNA drug substance, LNP formulation, and GMP drug-product manufacturing under one roof.
- The facility consolidates early development through commercialization services, aiming to reduce technology transfer complexity and accelerate program timelines for genetic medicine partners.

**Operational Impact**

Artis's Bilbao facility adds European mRNA and LNP manufacturing capacity, complementing its U.S. Boston site and enabling genetic-medicine sponsors to consolidate development and GMP manufacturing with a single CDMO partner.

*Source: [Contract Pharma Breaking News RSS](https://www.contractpharma.com/breaking-news/artis-biosolutions-opens-genetic-medicines-center-of-excellence-in-spain)*

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### Neuland, Gland Pharma Expand Sterile API Capacity via Visakhapatnam Partnership
- Gland Pharma will build a dedicated sterile API manufacturing suite at its JNPC Visakhapatnam facility exclusively for Neuland, adding ~1,400 kg annual capacity.
- The partnership combines Neuland's complex API expertise with Gland's aseptic manufacturing capabilities, enabling integrated development-to-commercial supply for customers.
- New suite will operate to cGMP, USFDA, and EU standards, supporting multiple sterile products and future growth.

**Operational Impact**

Gland Pharma's new dedicated sterile API suite at Visakhapatnam increases regional CDMO capacity for complex sterile APIs, enabling Neuland to meet growing customer demand while maintaining cGMP and FDA/EU compliance standards.

*Source: [Contract Pharma Breaking News RSS](https://www.contractpharma.com/breaking-news/neuland-gland-pharma-partner-on-sterile-api-manufacturing)*

## References

1. [PharmaSource RSS — 4basebio Expands Genezen Partnership for GMP Synthetic DNA in Viral Vector Manufacturing](https://pharmasource.global/content/news/cdmo-news/4basebio-expands-genezen-collaboration-for-synthetic-dna-in-cell-and-gene-therapy)
2. [Contract Pharma Breaking News RSS — Artis BioSolutions Opens Genetic Medicines Center of Excellence in Bilbao](https://www.contractpharma.com/breaking-news/artis-biosolutions-opens-genetic-medicines-center-of-excellence-in-spain)
3. [Contract Pharma Breaking News RSS — Neuland, Gland Pharma Expand Sterile API Capacity via Visakhapatnam Partnership](https://www.contractpharma.com/breaking-news/neuland-gland-pharma-partner-on-sterile-api-manufacturing)

Source: https://www.cdmo.directory/posts/daily-news-2026-08-28-cdmo