Nanoscope presents key data on retinitis pigmentosa candidate

2 May 2023
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USA-based Nanoscope Therapeutics, a biotech developing gene therapies for retinal degenerative diseases, has presented results from the Phase IIb RESTORE trial of MCO-010 for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa at the ARVO Annual Meeting.

MCO-010 is an ambient-light activatable multi-characteristic opsin (MCO) optogenetic therapy for vision restoration in advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP), irrespective of gene mutation.

"We look forward to our upcoming conversations with the FDA on the totality of this data regarding an expeditious path to market for this exciting therapy"Composite efficacy data validate MCO-010 as a potential treatment for RP. The drug has already received both orphan drug and fast track designations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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