AAVB 039
Alternative Names: AAV.ABCA4.intein; AAV8.ABCA4; AAVB-039; Dual adeno-associated virus based Stargardt disease gene therapy - AAVantgardeLatest Information Update: 08 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator AAVantgarde Bio
- Class Eye disorder therapies; Gene therapies
- Mechanism of Action ATP binding cassette transporter subfamily A member 4 replacements; Gene transference
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Stargardt disease
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 Stargardt disease
Most Recent Events
- 02 Oct 2025 AAVB 039 receives Orphan Drug status for Stargardt disease in USA
- 02 Oct 2025 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approves Clinical Trial Authorisation (CTA) for AAVB 039 in Stargardt disease in United Kingdom
- 02 Oct 2025 AAVantgarde Bio plans clinical trial for Stargardt disease in United Kingdom