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MeiraGTx reports positive Phase 1 data for AAV-hAQP1 in radiation-induced xerostomia; 6/7 patients improved
MeiraGTx Holdings plc
- 6 of 7 participants achieved clinically meaningful improvement in xerostomia symptoms on two validated PRO measures.
- One participant maintained maximal symptom improvement score of 7 at 24 months post-treatment.
- AAV-hAQP1 well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities or serious adverse events reported.
- Company plans to initiate a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study in H2 2022.
- Target market: ~170,000 US patients with grade 2/3 RIX; no new treatments approved in >20 years.