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 2026
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
- 05 Oct 2026 Pharmacodynamics and adverse events data from a preclinical study in Stargardt disease released by AAVantgarde Bio
- 29 Sep 2026 Phase-I/II clinical trials in Stargardt disease (In adolescents, In children, In adults) in Norway (Subretinal) (NCT07161544)
- 02 Oct 2025 AAVB 039 receives Orphan Drug status for Stargardt disease in USA