OPGx 001
Alternative Names: AAV8.hLCA5; OPGx-001; OPGX-LCA5Latest Information Update: 22 Aug 2024
At a glance
- Originator University of Pennsylvania
- Developer Opus Genetics
- Class Eye disorder therapies; Gene therapies
- Mechanism of Action Gene transference; LCA5 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 I/II Leber congenital amaurosis
Most Recent Events
- 21 Aug 2024 OPGx 001 receives rare paediatric disease designation for Leber congenital amaurosis in USA
- 15 Jun 2023 Phase-I/II clinical trials in Leber congenital amaurosis in USA (Subretinal) (NCT05616793)
- 01 Dec 2022 Opus submits IND application with the US FDA for a phase I/II trial in Leber congenital amaurosis in USA, prior to December 2022