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Gene therapy for ocular disorders

US11564996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2018
Grant dateJan 31, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2800/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions and methods are provided for treating Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) in a subject. In one aspect, a recombinant adeno-associated viral vector is provided which includes a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence encoding Lebercilin. In another aspect, Lebercilin has an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. In yet another aspect, the nucleic acid molecule has a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or a variant thereof. In desired embodiments, the subject is human, cat, dog, sheep, or non-human primate.

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