OCU 400
Alternative Names: AAV-NR2E3; AAV5-hNR2E3; NR2E3-AAV; OCU-400Latest Information Update: 18 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Schepens Eye Research Institute
- Developer Ocugen; Schepens Eye Research Institute
- Class Eye disorder therapies; Gene therapies
- Mechanism of Action Gene transference; NR2E3 protein replacements
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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 No
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Retinitis pigmentosa
- Phase I/II Leber congenital amaurosis
- No development reported Retinal disorders
Most Recent Events
- 15 Sep 2025 OCU 400 licensed to Kwang-Dong Pharmaceuticals in South Korea
- 01 Aug 2025 Ocugen expects to submit Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) in 2025 and its approval in 2026
- 05 Jun 2025 Ocugen announces Signing of Binding Term Sheet with an undisclosed organization for the License of OCU 400 for Retinitis pigmentosa in South Korea