Apazunersen - GeneTx Biotherapeutics
Alternative Names: GTX 102; GTX-102 - GeneTx BiotherapeuticsLatest Information Update: 11 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Texas A&M University
- Developer GeneTx Biotherapeutics; Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
- Class Antisense oligonucleotides; Neuroprotectants
- Mechanism of Action Gene silencing; UBE3A protein expression stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Angelman syndrome
Most Recent Events
- 05 Sep 2025 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical plans phase II Aurora trial in Angelman Syndrome (In infants, In children, In adolescents and In adults) in November 2025 (NCT07157254)
- 31 Jul 2025 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical completes enrollment in a phase III clinical trials in Angelman syndrome (In adolescents, In children) in USA, Spain, Poland, Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Canada, Australia (Intrathecal) (NCT06617429)
- 27 Jun 2025 Apazunersen - GeneTx Biotherapeutics receives Breakthrough Therapy status for Angelman syndrome in USA