- Additional Data at ASGCT Annual Meeting Demonstrate Precision of HR-Based Approach with Genome-Wide Integration Assays Confirming On-Target Editing and No Off-Target Events -
- New Data from GTx-mAb Platform Support Potential for Targeting Many
Complement-Related Disorders -
- Further Characterization of Homology’s Naturally Derived AAVHSC Capsids Highlight Their Broad Biodistribution and a Novel Discovery Revealed One Capsid with Low Tropism to the Liver, a Key Functional Benefit for Selecting New Disease Indications -
- Homology Symposium to be Held Today,
“Our dedication to providing new solutions for patients living with PKU led us to develop an AAV-based nuclease-free gene editing vector with a new MOA,” said
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“AAVs are ideal gene delivery vehicles for many disorders; however, the high liver tropism that many exhibit can limit their use in certain diseases,” continued
Highlights from Homology’s 2022 ASGCT Presentations
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For the first time, Homology will present data on the optimization of HMI-103 and its MOA in the presentation, “Sustained Correction of a Murine Model of Phenylketonuria and Integration into the Genome Following a
- Dose-responsive phenylalanine (Phe) reduction and integration in Pahenu2 mice;
- On-target integration at the target human PAH locus with no evidence of off-target integration; and
- Supported clearance of the IND for the HMI-103 pheEDIT clinical trial.
Also related to Homology’s HMI-103 program, the Company presented, “Genome-Wide and Directed Integration Assays Identify and Quantify rAAV In
- The use of long-read sequencing is critical to ensure genomic DNA is analyzed and does not include episomal DNA; and
- When evaluating across the genome using long-read sequencing, the only site of DNA integration detected with HMI-103 was at the desired human PAH location.
GTx-mAb Program
Homology presented new data in the poster, “Sustained Expression of C5mAb in Presence of Murine and Human FcRn,” including:
- Sustained expression of C5 mAb observed in the presence of murine and human FcRn; and
- Utility of the GTx-mAb approach for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and other complement-mediated disorders.
AAVHSC Platform
There were three presentations related to Homology’s family of 15 AAVHSCs, including the poster, “Naturally Occurring Variations at the 501 and 706 Residues on AAVHSC16 Contribute to Reduced Liver Tropism and Slower Serum Clearance.” This poster focused on the characterization and screening of AAVHSCs that led to identifying AAVHSC16’s substantially reduced liver tropism after I.V. administration, which could be meaningful for diseases focused on cardiac tissue, muscle or the CNS.
Related, in “The Structure of the 501 Residue on AAVHSC16 is Imperative to the Functional Binding to Cell Surface Glycans, Which is a Key Step in Successful Transduction,” the data showed:
- The 501 unique residue is key for the lack of galactose binding for AAVHSC16; and
- The amino acid at this location is key for the glycan binding and functional transduction of the vector.
In an oral session, Homology presented, “rAAV Vector Breakpoints Determined Using Single-Molecule, Modified Base Sequencing,” that demonstrated the ability to identify, resolve and redesign rAAV vectors with the assistance of the long-read sequencing technology.
AAVHSC Capsid Selection Strategy
In the presentation titled, “Capsid Selection Strategy for the Development of Gene Therapies Based on Structural and Functional Analyses of a Panel of AAVHSCs,” data supported Homology’s approach to leverage the most advantageous capsid for each specific disease the Company targets.
Homology Symposium and Webcast
Homology will be hosting a symposium today at
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