JLK 247
Alternative Names: JLK-247; Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIC gene therapy - Phoenix NestLatest Information Update: 11 Aug 2026
At a glance
- Originator University of Manchester
- Developer Phoenix Nest; University of Manchester
- Class Gene therapies
- Mechanism of Action Gene transference; HGSNAT protein replacements
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Mucopolysaccharidosis III
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Preclinical Mucopolysaccharidosis III; Retinitis pigmentosa
Most Recent Events
- 11 Aug 2026 JLK-247 is still in preclinical trials for Mucopolysaccharidosis III in USA (Phoenix Nest pipeline, August 2026)
- 11 Aug 2026 Preclinical trials in Retinitis pigmentosa in USA (Ophthalmic) prior to August 2026 (Phoenix Nest pipeline, August 2026)
- 05 Aug 2026 Phoenix Nest receives SBIR grant from National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) for JLK 247 development in Mucopolysaccharidosis III