BB 301
Alternative Names: AXO-AAV-OPMD-Axovant Sciences; BB-301; Pabparna™Latest Information Update: 18 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Benitec Biopharma
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Gene therapies; Small interfering RNA
- Mechanism of Action Gene transference; Poly(A)-binding protein I expression inhibitors; Poly(A)-binding protein I replacements; RNA interference
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I/II Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
Most Recent Events
- 09 Mar 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from the phase Ib/IIa trial in Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy released by Benitec Biopharma
- 12 Feb 2026 Benitec Biopharma plans to meet with the US FDA in mid-2026 to confirm the BB 301 pivotal study design
- 12 Feb 2026 Efficacy data from the phase Ib/IIa trial in Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy released by Benitec Biopharma