Research programme: eye disorder cell therapies - CiRC Biosciences
Alternative Names: Chemically induced photoreceptor-like cells (CIPCs)Latest Information Update: 18 Mar 2021
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
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 Dry age-related macular degeneration; Retinitis pigmentosa
Most Recent Events
- 10 Mar 2021 Research programme: eye disorder cell therapies - CiRC Biosciences receives Orphan Drug status for Retinitis pigmentosa in USA
- 02 Feb 2021 University of North Texas Health Science Center files for patent protection for chemically induced photoreceptor-like cells technology
- 02 Feb 2021 Preclinical trials in Dry age-related macular degeneration in USA (Parenteral)