Research programme: retroviral replicating vector based cancer immunotherapy - Forte Biosciences
Alternative Names: RRV-NAO; Toca 521; Toca RNAiLatest Information Update: 31 Aug 2026
At a glance
- Originator University of Southern California
- Class Gene therapies
- Mechanism of Action Gene transference
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- No development reported Cancer
Most Recent Events
- 27 Aug 2026 Forte Biosciences has been acquired by argenx
- 28 Aug 2020 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Cancer in USA
- 28 Apr 2020 Denovo Biopharma plans to acquire Tocagen's retroviral replicating vector platform, its investigational gene therapy and drug regimen for oncology after completion of Tocagen's anticipated merger with Forte Biosciences