First In class oliGo THerapy for Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1)

The project aims to develop ATX-01, a first-in-class miRNA therapy for myotonic dystrophy type 1, utilizing a patented delivery platform to improve treatment outcomes in clinical trials.

Subsidie
€ 2.500.000
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorder with more than 1 million diagnosed patients worldwide, making it the most common adult muscular dystrophy. Available treatments only relieve symptoms.

Treatment Overview

Given this need, we offer ATX-01, a first-in-class miRNA therapy that inhibits miR-23b without changing the DNA, which rescues DM1 pathogenic mis-splicing.

Research and Development

We have demonstrated improved target engagement effects in skeletal and respiratory muscle in in-vitro and in-vivo studies, granting us an FDA pre-IND approval and orphan drug designation.

Delivery Platform

Our approach, antimiRs conjugated to fatty acids, constitutes the ENTRY platform, which guarantees efficient drug delivery to target muscular and extra-muscular tissue at low doses.

Future Applications

This patented technology will be validated through a Phase I/IIa clinical trial and chronic preclinical studies, to then be extended to applications for other myotonic dystrophies, Fuchs dystrophy, cachexia, among other opportunities.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.500.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 20.074.282

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-1-2023
Einddatum30-6-2025
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • ARTHEX BIOTECH SLpenvoerder

Land(en)

Spain

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