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MeiraGTx Holdings (MGTX) Earnings Call Presentation
MeiraGTxMeiraGTx(US:MGTX)2025-07-03 11:49

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]