Lexeo Therapeutics Announces Research Collaboration to Explore Targeted Cardiac Delivery of AAV Gene Therapy

Core Insights - Lexeo Therapeutics has announced a research collaboration with Johnson & Johnson to explore localized cardiac delivery of gene therapy for cardiovascular diseases [1][2] - The collaboration aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of gene therapy by utilizing Impella heart pump technology for targeted delivery [1][2] Company Overview - Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical stage genetic medicine company based in New York City, focused on innovative treatments for cardiovascular diseases [3] - The company is developing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates targeting genetic causes of conditions such as Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy and plakophilin-2 arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy [3]