Opus Genetics Secures FDA IND Clearance for OPGx-BEST1 Gene Therapy, Paving the Way for Phase 1/2 Trial Launch in 2025
Opus Genetics Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for its Investigational New Drug $(IND.AU)$ application for OPGx-BEST1. This gene therapy candidate is designed to treat bestrophin-1 (BEST1)-related IRD, a rare inherited retinal condition leading to progressive vision loss. With this IND clearance, Opus Genetics plans to commence a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the latter half of 2025. The trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of a single subretinal injection of OPGx-BEST1, marking a significant advancement for patients with no currently approved treatments.
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