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Astellas Exercises Option to License Dyno’s AAV Capsid for AI-Designed Gene Delivery

Shots: Dyno Therapeutics has reported that Astellas has exercised its option to license an AI-engineered AAV capsid for skeletal muscle delivery, marking the first licensed asset from their 2021 collaboration The capsid, designed using Dyno’s AI models trained on large-scale in vivo data, demonstrates improved muscle targeting at lower doses, addressing key safety & manufacturing…

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Ikarovec Secures Global Option to VectorBuilder’s Intravitreal Capsid Technology

Shots: Ikarovec has entered into an exclusive worldwide option agreement for VectorBuilder’s AAV capsid technology to be used with Ikarovec’s IKAR-003 for intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) As per the deal, following successful tech evaluation, Ikarovec will lead the clinical development & commercialization of IKAR-003, with the proposed transaction for its intermediate AMD potential expected…

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VectorY Therapeutics Collaborates with Shape Therapeutics to Develop Vectorized Antibodies for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Shots: VectorY has entered into an option & license deal with Shape to assess Shape’s SHP-DB1 (AAV capsid) for vectorized Abs payloads against 3 targets & may secure an exclusive license for their delivery if evaluation succeeds As per the deal, VectorY will handle development & commercialization of resulting therapies in exchange for an upfront…

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