Positive Data Announcement - Avidity Biosciences
LEI: 549300Q7EXQQH6KF7Z84
13 June 2024
RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd
Positive Clinical Data Announcement by Largest Portfolio Holding - Avidity Biosciences
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Avidity Biosciences announced "unprecedented" AOC 1020 data from Phase 1/2 clinical trial |
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Avidity plans to accelerate its registrational plans |
RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (the "Company"), a London Stock Exchange-listed investment company focused on identifying transformative assets with high growth potential across the life sciences sector, is pleased to note the announcement on 12th June by its largest portfolio holding, Avidity Biosciences Inc. ("Avidity") (Nasdaq: RNA) of positive initial data from its Phase 1/2 trial of AOC 1020, an investigational therapy that targets DUX4, the root cause of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). AOC 1020 demonstrated unprecedented and consistent reductions of greater than 50% in DUX4 regulated genes, trends of functional improvement, and favourable safety and tolerability in people living with FSHD. Avidity plans to accelerate initiation of registrational cohorts in its Phase 1/2 trial.
FSHD is a rare, hereditary disorder marked by life-long, relentless loss of muscle function, significant pain, fatigue, and progressive disability, for which there are currently no approved therapies. AOC 1020 is the first investigational therapy designed to treat the underlying cause of FSHD.
As of the most recently published 30th April NAV, Avidity represented a 13.4% position.
Rod Wong, Chief Investment Officer at the Investment Manager, said,
"We are delighted to have supported Avidity from its crossover round in 2020 all the way through to now this data, which further validates its antibody oligonucleotide conjugate platform. The approach combines 'the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to hit targets traditionally deemed unreachable.'"
The full text of the announcement can be accessed on Avidity's website https://aviditybiosciences.com/
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About Biotech Opportunities Ltd:
RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (LSE: RTW & RTWG) is an investment fund focused on identifying transformative assets with high growth potential across the biopharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. Driven by a long-term approach to support innovative businesses, RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd invests in companies developing next-generation therapies and technologies that can significantly improve patients' lives. RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd is managed by RTW Investments, LP, a leading healthcare-focused entrepreneurial investment firm with deep scientific expertise and a strong track record of supporting companies developing life-changing therapies.
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