Astellas Licenses 4D’s Viral Vector In Gene Therapy Push In Rare Ophthalmic Disease

Pays $20m Upfront

Under a broader push for strategic partnerships, the Japanese firm will use 4D’s tech to develop at least one intravitreal gene therapy for a rare eye disease as it emerges undeterred by previous challenges with the modality.  

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The R100 Vector Can Penetrate The Retina's Inner Limiting Membrane Barrier • Source: Shutterstock

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