• Organizations: Beacon Therapeutics
FDA grants RMAT designation to Beacon Therapeutics XLRP gene therapy
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FDA grants RMAT designation to Beacon Therapeutics XLRP gene therapy

Laru-zova (AGTC-501) targets the full expression of the RPGR protein, with clinical data reporting its safety, tolerance, and robust visual function improvement effects.
Beacon Therapeutics reports positive 24-month phase 2 XLRP gene therapy data
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Beacon Therapeutics reports positive 24-month phase 2 XLRP gene therapy data

Latest findings demonstrate AGTC-501 to be generally safe and well-tolerated, with a 57% response rate noted among high-dose-treated eyes. 
Beacon Therapeutics to evaluate patented AAV gene therapy for retinal diseases
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Beacon Therapeutics to evaluate patented AAV gene therapy for retinal diseases

Licensing agreement involves potential development and commercialization of Abeona Therapeutics’ patented capsid, a pan-retinal-administered vector.
Beacon Therapeutic raises $170M for XLRP gene therapy development
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Beacon Therapeutic raises $170M for XLRP gene therapy development

Funding supports clinical trials on AGTC-501, lead asset designed to address all  photoreceptor damage caused by XLRP.
Beacon Therapeutics doses first patient in VISTA XLRP gene therapy trial
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Beacon Therapeutics doses first patient in VISTA XLRP gene therapy trial

Randomized study is investigating AGTC-501 for the treatment of patients diagnosed with x-linked retinitis pigmentosa.
Beacon Therapeutics releases positive 12-month data from phase 2 XLRP trial
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Beacon Therapeutics releases positive 12-month data from phase 2 XLRP trial

Latest results find AGTC-501 gene therapy to be safe and well tolerated, demonstrating robust visual function improvements. 
Newly-launched ocular gene therapy company targets blinding retinal diseases
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Newly-launched ocular gene therapy company targets blinding retinal diseases

Beacon Therapeutics secures $120 million (£96 million) in financing for an advanced x-linked retinitis pigmentosa program.