Grant Award Details

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy for XCGD
Grant Number: 
CLIN1-13315
Project Objective: 
  • Goal of this project is to develop autologous HDSC gene therapy for X-CGD by LV-mediated gene modification of HSPC to restore physiologic gp91 expression. Scope of the work includes completion of all IND-enabling activities required to file a fully supported IND to start a Phase 1 clinical trial.
Investigator: 
Name: 
Institution: 
Type: 
PI
Disease Focus: 
Blood Disorders
X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Human Stem Cell Use: 
Adult Stem Cell
Award Value: 
$3,999,959
Status: 
Active

Grant Application Details

Application Title: 
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy for XCGD
Public Abstract: 

Therapeutic Candidate or Device

Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells collected from X-CGD patients modified with a highly regulated lentiviral vector

Indication

X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease

Therapeutic Mechanism

Lentiviral vector (LV) modification of autologous hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) to restore physiologic gp91phox expression. We have developed a next-generation LV designed by bioinformatic-guided screening of enhancer/promoter elements from the human CYBB gene to restore physiologically regulated expression of gp91phox protein.

Unmet Medical Need

Allogeneic transplant, while curative, is not available to patients without a matched donor, an issue that is particularly exacerbated for patients from ethnic minorities.

Project Objective

Submit an IND to initiate a Phase I/II trial

Major Proposed Activities

  • Complete CMC requirements (vector production and cell manufacturing)
  • Complete toxicology studies (in relevant mouse model and cell culture systems)
  • Initiate documentation required to open a PhaseI/II trial
Statement of Benefit to California: 

This proposal uses the first product from our pipeline that creates highly regulated vectors. The resulting Phase I/II trial should demonstrate clinical superiority of our vector and provide a treatment for X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Moreover this trial will pave the way for other vectors in our pipeline to treat a range of primary immune deficiencies and other genetic blood diseases. This will result in improved patient care in the state of California and around the world.