Astellas, 4D Molecular ink license agreement to use 4DMTs proprietary intravitreal R100 vector for rare ophthalmic targets
Astellas Pharma Inc. and 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. announced a license agreement under which Astellas gains rights to utilize the intravitreal retinotropic R100 vector invented by 4DMT for one genetic target implicated in rare monogenic ophthalmic disease(s), with options to add up to two additional targets implicated in rare monogenic ophthalmic diseases after paying additional option exercise fees.
R100 is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector invented by 4DMT for intravitreal delivery. It has the ability to penetrate the internal limiting membrane barrier and to efficiently transduce the entire retina, resulting in robust transgene expression within retinal cells. All three 4DMT clinical-stage ophthalmic product candidates utilize the R100 vector, including 4D-150 for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
Under the terms of the agreement, 4DMT will provide its proprietary R100 vector technology to Astellas to deliver Astellas
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