LENZ Therapeutics Announces NMPA Submission of New Drug Application for LNZ100 in China for the Treatment of Presbyopia

Core Insights - LENZ Therapeutics has achieved a significant milestone with the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for LNZ100 in China, marking the first regulatory submission outside the United States [1][4] - The NDA submission is backed by positive results from the Phase 3 JX07001 clinical trial, demonstrating significant improvements in near vision for patients with presbyopia [2][4] - Under the License and Collaboration Agreement with CORXEL, LENZ is eligible for up to $95 million in regulatory and sales milestones, along with tiered royalties on net sales in Greater China [3] Company Overview - LENZ Therapeutics is a pre-commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on developing the first aceclidine-based eye drop for improving near vision in presbyopia patients [5] - LNZ100 is a preservative-free, single-use, once-daily eye drop containing aceclidine, targeting a global population of approximately 1.8 billion people affected by presbyopia, including 128 million in the United States [5] - The U.S. FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of August 8, 2025, for LNZ100 [5]