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Janssen, MeiraGTx to develop gene therapy programs
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Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies announced a worldwide collaboration and license agreement with MeiraGTx Holdings to develop, manufacture and commercialize gene therapy programs for inherited retinal diseases.
According to a Janssen press release, the companies also will explore new targets for inherited retinal diseases and further develop adeno-associated virus manufacturing technology.
The agreement will see Janssen and MeiraGTx develop Janssen’s clinical stage inherited retinal disease portfolio, including product candidates for achromatopsia and X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.
MeiraGTx will grant Janssen an exclusive worldwide license to clinical assets in MeiraGTx’s inherited retinal disease portfolio. Janssen will have an exclusive option to license new treatments for other inherited retinal diseases.
“Janssen is excited to expand our portfolio with the addition of innovative assets that have the potential to improve sight or prevent the progression to blindness in inherited retinal diseases which currently have no treatment options,” James List, MD, PhD, global therapeutic area head, cardiovascular and metabolism, Janssen Research and Development, said in the release.