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Precision BioSciences reports PBGENE-HBV eliminates cccDNA in biopsies; pgRNA loss in 100% of patients
PRECISION BIOSCIENCES INC
- Liver biopsy data show 1-log reduction in cccDNA transcripts after two doses at 0.4 mg/kg; indels inactivate remaining <1%.
- pgRNA established as biomarker; 100% of patients (n=6) with detectable pgRNA achieved loss, confirmed by biopsy.
- HBsAg declines in 100% of patients (n=15); first patient maintains durable decline for over 12 months.
- Safety: No DLTs; manageable LNP-related AEs; mitigation protocol resolved Grade 3 hypotension events with no recurrences.
- Next steps: expand enrollment, collect additional biopsies, design Part 2 expansion; update expected by end of 2026.