NeuExcell Therapeutics Unveils Breakthrough in Stroke Treatment at ASGCT 2024

NXL-001, developed using this innovative platform, has demonstrated remarkable progress in treating stroke, offering new hope for patients with this debilitating condition. The therapy works by overexpressing the NeuroD1 neurogenic transcription factor in glial cells, promoting their transdifferentiation into neurons. This approach has shown promise in treating various neurological injuries and degenerative diseases, presenting a new frontier in central nervous system disorder treatment.

NeuExcell Therapeutics’ collaboration with Spark Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Roche, has also played a crucial role in advancing gene therapy. The collaboration, initiated in 2021 and valued at over $190 million, focuses on developing gene therapy for Huntington’s disease using the in situ neural regeneration technology platform.

At the ASGCT meeting, NeuExcell Therapeutics presented the latest progress of NXL-001 in treating a monkey model of stroke, highlighting the therapy’s potential to drive functional recovery in severe stroke cases. The data presented showed significant improvements in motor function, sparking excitement among experts and paving the way for future clinical trials.

Dr. Shen Jian, speaking about the potential of gene therapy, stated, “The rapid development of cell and gene therapy technology has overcome the medical challenge of neuronal regeneration. This opens up possibilities for fundamentally treating diseases related to neuronal death, such as stroke, Huntington’s disease, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases.”

NeuExcell Therapeutics’ NXL-001 gene therapy for stroke is poised to enter clinical trials soon, offering a ray of hope for patients and families affected by this condition. The company plans to submit new drug clinical trial applications (IND) in the United States and China, followed by Phase 1/2 clinical studies, marking a significant milestone in the field of gene therapy for neurological disorders.

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