Drug Profile

Neltependocel - Aurion Biotech

Alternative Names: AURN-001; HCEC-1; Human corneal endothelial cell therapy - Aurion Biotech; Vyznova

Latest Information Update: 03 Apr 2026

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At a glance

Originator Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
Developer Aurion Biotech
Class Cell therapies
Mechanism of Action Cell replacements

Orphan Drug Status

Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

No
New Molecular Entity No

Highest Development Phases

Marketed Corneal disorders

Most Recent Events

19 Feb 2026 Aurion Biotech initiate phase III trial for Corneal disorders in USA (Injection) (NCT07368959)
18 Oct 2025 Aurion Biotech plans a phase III trial for Corneal disorders in USA in the first quarter of 2026.
23 Jul 2025 Phase-III clinical trials in Corneal disorders in Canada, USA (Intraocular) (Aurion Biotech pipeline, July 2025)

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