Core Insights - REGENXBIO Inc. announced preclinical results showing that a microdystrophin gene therapy construct with the C-terminal (CT) domain provides improved functional benefits for patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy compared to a construct without the CT domain [1][4][5] - RGX-202 is the only investigational microdystrophin gene therapy candidate that includes the CT domain, making it closest to naturally occurring dystrophin [2][8] Group 1: Research Findings - The preclinical study published in Molecular Therapy Methods and Clinical Development demonstrated that the microdystrophin with the CT domain was maintained at higher levels in transduced muscles and effectively recruited the dystrophin-associated protein complex to the muscle membrane [4][5] - The incorporation of the CT domain enhances the microdystrophin design, allowing for higher accumulation levels in muscle and potentially improving functional benefits [5][7] Group 2: Clinical Trial Insights - Interim results from the Phase I/II AFFINITY DUCHENNE trial indicated that RGX-202 showed consistent evidence of positively changing the disease trajectory in patients with Duchenne and had a favorable safety profile [5][6] - REGENXBIO is currently enrolling participants in the pivotal portion of the Phase I/II/III AFFINITY DUCHENNE trial and plans to submit a Biologics License Application (BLA) via the accelerated approval pathway in mid-2026 [6][9] Group 3: Company Overview - REGENXBIO is a biotechnology company focused on gene therapy, with a late-stage pipeline that includes RGX-202 for Duchenne, among other treatments for rare diseases [11] - The company has pioneered AAV gene therapy since its founding in 2009 and has treated thousands of patients with its AAV platform [11]

Summary of Crystal Biotech's Conference Call on KB801 Company and Industry Overview - **Company**: Crystal Biotech - **Industry**: Biotechnology, specifically focusing on gene therapy for ophthalmic conditions, particularly neurotrophic keratitis (NK) Key Points and Arguments 1. **First Patient Dosed**: The first patient has been dosed in the EMERALD-one Phase 1/2 study evaluating KB801 for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis [2][5][22] 2. **Current Treatment Landscape**: NK is a rare, degenerative disease with only one FDA-approved therapy, Oxervate, which requires intensive dosing (six times daily) and has limitations such as rapid protein clearance and associated eye pain [7][9][10] 3. **Market Opportunity**: The estimated number of U.S. patients with an NK claim in 2024 is projected to be 68,000, representing a 115% increase from 2020 [7] 4. **KB801 Advantages**: KB801 aims to provide a more consistent nerve growth factor (NGF) exposure with a reduced treatment burden, potentially dosed once or twice weekly compared to Oxervate's six times daily regimen [10][24] 5. **Clinical Program Design**: EMERALD-one is a double-masked, randomized, placebo-controlled study involving up to 27 adult subjects with moderate to severe NK [22][23] 6. **Safety and Efficacy Focus**: The primary focus of the study is on the safety and tolerability of KB801, with secondary endpoints assessing efficacy through corneal defect closure and corneal sensitivity [23][24] 7. **Regulatory Confidence**: The company expresses confidence in obtaining an accelerated pathway for approval due to the existing knowledge from Oxervate and the favorable dosing regimen of KB801 [24][40][41] 8. **Platform Technology**: The HSV-1 based gene delivery platform is highlighted as versatile, with applications in multiple tissues (skin, lung, eye) and the potential for various genetic therapies [5][12][28] 9. **Future Pipeline**: The company has a diversified pipeline with ongoing programs in oncology, aesthetics, and skin, alongside KB801 and KB803, which are both in clinical stages [27][28] Additional Important Content 1. **Preclinical Data**: Preclinical studies indicate that KB801 can effectively transduce corneal epithelial cells, leading to sustained NGF production without cytotoxicity [15][18][19] 2. **Market Dynamics**: The company is actively engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and clinical sites to facilitate patient enrollment, indicating a strong demand for new treatments in this space [79] 3. **Patient Compliance Issues**: The challenges of patient adherence to the current treatment regimen (Oxervate) are emphasized, with many patients unable to maintain the required dosing frequency [94] 4. **Potential for Faster Wound Closure**: There is optimism that KB801 could lead to faster wound closure compared to existing therapies, although the exact duration of treatment will be evaluated based on clinical data [76][81] 5. **Regulatory Interactions**: The company has had positive interactions with the FDA, which has provided feedback on the study design and expressed understanding of the product's profile [100][101] This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call, highlighting the strategic direction of Crystal Biotech and the potential impact of KB801 on the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis.

Key Takeaways BAYRY has started a phase I/IIa study of OpCT-001 for primary photoreceptor degenerative diseases. OpCT-001 is the first iPSC-derived cell therapy tested in humans for inherited eye conditions. The CLARICO trial assesses safety, vision impact, and cell engraftment across patient subgroups.Bayer’s (BAYRY) wholly owned subsidiary, BlueRock Therapeutics, announced that the first patient in the phase I/IIa CLARICO study has received OpCT-001, an investigational iPSC-derived cell therapy, which i ...

PBFT02 Development and Preclinical Results - PBFT02 is an AAV gene therapy designed to deliver functional PGRN to the brain for the treatment of FTD-GRN [13] - In Grn-/- mice, AAV.hGRN vector ICV administration improved lysosomal function, reduced lipofuscin fluorescence in the thalamus, and reduced brain hexosaminidase activity [21, 23] - AAV1 was selected as the vector serotype due to superior hPGRN levels in CSF compared to AAV5 and AAVhu68 in NHPs [28, 29] - In Grn-/- mice, PBFT02 reduced lipofuscin deposition and neuroinflammation in the brain after intra-CSF delivery [34, 37] - ICM administration of PBFT02 enables PGRN delivery throughout the CNS [40] - In NHPs, PBFT02 dose-dependently increased PGRN in CSF up to day 14 [46, 48] - In NHPs, PBFT02 at Dose 1 resulted in approximately 10e4 GC/ug DNA throughout the brain [43] Clinical Trial (upliFT-D) and Safety - The upliFT-D trial is a global Phase 1/2 multi-center, open-label, dose-escalation study with PBFT02 [52, 55] - FTD-GRN Cohort 1 (n = 5) dosing is complete [56] - All four Cohort 1 participants who received a revised immunosuppression regimen had no SAEs or significant immune responses [57] - Cohort 1 interim data shows PBFT02 administration leads to robust and sustained increases in CSF PGRN [58]

Clinical Trial Results - MeiraGTx's rAAV8.hRKp.AIPL1 gene therapy has shown efficacy in all 11 children (aged 1-4 years) treated for AIPL1 Retinal Dystrophy (LCA4) [3] - In the unilateral treatment group (4 patients), durable efficacy has been observed for up to 4 years [3] - In the unilateral treatment group, visual acuities of treated eyes improved to a mean of 0.9 LogMAR, while untreated eyes showed no improvement [6] - All 7 bilaterally-treated children showed meaningful improvements in functional vision, visual acuity, and neurophysiology [14] - Binocular visual acuities in bilaterally-treated children improved to a mean of 1.0 LogMAR after a mean follow-up of 5 months [14] Regulatory Status - MeiraGTx was granted an Innovation Passport designation in the UK for rAAV8.hRKp.AIPL1 [16] - MeiraGTx has been advised to file for 'Marketing Authorization Under Exceptional Circumstance' in the UK based on data from 11 children [16] - AAV-AIPL1 has orphan status in the US and EU and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation in the US, making it eligible for a PRV voucher upon approval [16] Overall Impact - Treatment with rAAV8.hRKp.AIPL1 has resulted in improvements in visual function, retinal function, and visual behavior in treated children [15] - These visual improvements have led to life-changing benefits in communication, behavior, schooling, mood, psychological well-being, and social integration [15]

Key Takeaways RCKT received FDA clearance to start clinical trials for its gene therapy candidate RP-A701. The phase I study will assess RP-A701's safety, biological activity and preliminary efficacy. Participants will receive a single RP-A701 dose, with multiple cardiac health markers being monitored.Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) announced that the FDA has cleared its investigational new drug (IND) application seeking to begin clinical studies on its first-in-class gene therapy candidate, RP-A701.The com ...

NEW YORK, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLTO) today announced that it is moving forward with manufacturing and process development work in preparation for clinical trials of KLTO-202, its investigational gene therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).A unique RNA splice variant of the human gene called alpha-Klotho has been licensed by the Company from the Autonomous University of Barcelona ("UAB") including patents, patent applications, research, knowhow and other ...

Latest Research Demonstrates Promising Improved Glucose Homeostasis by Reprogramming Alpha Cells AUSTIN, Texas, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced that its research collaborators presented positive preclinical research from studies of GPX-002, the Company's diabetes gene therapy drug candidate, at the 2025 American Di ...

Core Insights - ZEVASKYN™ (prademagene zamikeracel) is the first FDA-approved autologous cell-based gene therapy for treating wounds in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) [1][2][9] - The pivotal Phase 3 VIITAL study demonstrated significant wound healing and pain reduction after a single treatment, with 81% of treated wounds showing at least 50% healing compared to 16% in control wounds [5][13] - The publication of the VIITAL study results in The Lancet marks a significant milestone for Abeona Therapeutics as it prepares for the U.S. launch of ZEVASKYN [3][4] Company Overview - Abeona Therapeutics Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell and gene therapies for serious diseases, with ZEVASKYN being a key product in its portfolio [15] - The company operates a fully integrated cGMP cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio, which is responsible for the commercial production of ZEVASKYN [15] Study Details - The VIITAL study was an intra-patient randomized, open-label, controlled Phase 3 trial involving 11 patients with RDEB, assessing 43 pairs of large chronic wounds [3][4] - The study's co-primary endpoints of wound healing and pain reduction were successfully met, with significant statistical differences observed [5][13] Clinical Results - At week 24, 65% of treated wounds achieved 75% or more healing compared to 7% of control wounds, indicating a substantial improvement in treatment efficacy [13] - Mean change in wound pain was -3.1 in treated wounds versus -0.9 in control wounds, demonstrating a significant reduction in pain levels [13] Safety Profile - No serious ZEVASKYN-related adverse events were reported, consistent with previous clinical experiences, and no cases of squamous cell carcinoma were observed in treated wounds [13][14]

Addressing quality challenges is essential to ensure the safety and quality of biotherapeutics. Both USP and Bio-Techne have a long history of developing solutions to support mAbs and are applying their know-how to solving analytical challenges in AAV-based gene therapies. The ability to purchase USP reference standards from Bio-Techne further simplifies the method development process, enabling customers to assess system suitability and other critical criteria for charge and size based analytical assays on ...