Laruparetigene zosaparvovec - Beacon Therapeutics
Alternative Names: AGTC-501; BIIB-088; Laru-zova - Beacon Therapeutics; rAAV2tYF-GRK1-RPGRLatest Information Update: 22 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation
- Developer Beacon Therapeutics
- Class Eye disorder therapies; Gene therapies
- Mechanism of Action Gene transference; RPGR protein replacements
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Retinitis pigmentosa
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 II/III Retinitis pigmentosa
Most Recent Events
- 19 Sep 2025 Phase-II clinical trials in Retinitis pigmentosa (In children, In adolescents, In adults) in USA (Subretinal) (NCT07174726)
- 08 Jul 2025 Beacon Therapeutics plans regulatory submissions for Retinitis pigmentosa in USA and Europe
- 08 Jul 2025 Beacon Therapeutics completes enrolment in phase-II/III VISTA trials in Retinitis pigmentosa (In adults, In adolescents, In children) in USA, United Kingdom, Australia (Intraocular) (NCT04850118)