Research programme: eye disorder cell therapies - CiRC Biosciences
Alternative Names: Chemically induced photoreceptor-like cells (CIPCs)Latest Information Update: 28 Mar 2025
At a glance
- Originator University of North Texas Health Science Center
 - Developer CiRC Biosciences
 - Class Cell therapies
 - Mechanism of Action Cell 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
- No development reported Dry age-related macular degeneration; Retinitis pigmentosa
 
Most Recent Events
- 28 Mar 2025 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Dry age-related macular degeneration in USA (Parenteral)
 - 28 Mar 2025 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Retinitis-pigmentosa in USA (Parenteral)
 - 10 Mar 2021 Research programme: eye disorder cell therapies - CiRC Biosciences receives Orphan Drug status for Retinitis pigmentosa in USA