Voretigene Neparvovec
Voretigene neparvovec is an adeno-associated virus serotype 2 (AAV2) gene therapy vector that delivers a functional copy of the RPE65 gene to retinal pigment epithelial cells in patients with biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy (a form of Leber congenital amaurosis or early-onset severe retinal dystrophy). RPE65 encodes the retinoid isomerohydrolase essential for the visual cycle, and its restoration improves light sensitivity and visual function in affected patients. It was the first directly administered gene therapy approved in the United States.
Wirkmechanismus
Delivers functional copies of a gene to target cells using a viral vector, restoring expression of the deficient protein and correcting the underlying genetic defect.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Delivers functional copies of a gene to target cells using a viral vector, restoring expression of the deficient protein and correcting the underlying genetic defect.
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Voretigene neparvovec is an adeno-associated virus serotype 2 (AAV2) gene therapy vector that delivers a functional copy of the RPE65 gene to retinal pigment epithelial cells in patients with biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy (a form of Leber congenital amaurosis or early-onset severe retinal dystrophy). RPE65 encodes the retinoid isomerohydrolase essential for the visual cycle, and its restoration improves light sensitivity and visual function in affected patients. It was the first directly administered gene therapy approved in the United States.
Delivers functional copies of a gene to target cells using a viral vector, restoring expression of the deficient protein and correcting the underlying genetic defect.
Yes, Voretigene Neparvovec is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Gene.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3707275. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
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