Gene therapy for ocular disorders

HK40049894BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Patent Information

Application Number
HK42021039398
Authority / Receiving Office
HK · HK
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2015-12-14
Filing Date
2021-09-24
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Choroideremia and achromatopsia are retinal diseases characterized by photoreceptor degeneration and visual impairment, with existing treatments lacking effective gene therapy solutions.

Method used

Development of codon-optimized cDNA sequences for Rab Escort Protein-1 (REP-1) and cyclic nucleotide gated channel proteins (CNGA3 and CNGB3) packaged in recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors for targeted gene augmentation therapy.

Benefits of technology

Enhances protein expression and functional recovery in retinal cells, potentially slowing disease progression and improving visual acuity in affected individuals.

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