NBIB 223
Alternative Names: Friedreich's-ataxia gene therapy - Voyager Therapeutics; NBIB-‘223Latest Information Update: 18 May 2026
At a glance
- Originator Voyager Therapeutics
- Developer Neurocrine Biosciences; Voyager Therapeutics
- Class Gene therapies; Small interfering RNA
- Mechanism of Action Frataxin protein replacements; Gene transference
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Friedreich's ataxia
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 Friedreich's ataxia
Most Recent Events
- 07 May 2026 NBIB 223 receives Orphan Drug status for Friedreich's ataxia in USA
- 10 Mar 2026 Voyager Therapeutics in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences plans first in human clinical trial for Friedreich’s ataxia in second half of 2026
- 12 Nov 2024 Voyager Therapeutics announces intention to file an IND application for Friedreich's ataxia in 2025