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Orchard Therapeutics plc (ORTX) is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the lives of children with life-threatening rare diseases through advanced gene therapies. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of ground-breaking hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) gene therapies, which hold the potential to provide one-time treatments that address the underlying causes of severe genetic disorders.
Founded in 2015, Orchard Therapeutics collaborates with prestigious research centers globally to harness the life-saving potential of gene therapy. The company’s leadership team and partners bring over a decade of experience in advancing therapies for orphan diseases.
Orchard’s flagship product, Libmeldy® (atidarsagene autotemcel), is designed for the treatment of early-onset metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare metabolic disorder. Libmeldy has received approval from the European Commission and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and is under Priority Review by the U.S. FDA with a decision expected by March 18, 2024. The therapy aims to halt or slow disease progression by restoring enzymatic function.
The company is also advancing OTL-203 for mucopolysaccharidosis type I Hurler’s syndrome (MPS-IH) and OTL-201 for mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS-IIIA), also known as Sanfilippo syndrome. These programs utilize the same HSC gene therapy platform as Libmeldy.
In a strategic move, Kyowa Kirin recently acquired Orchard Therapeutics, enhancing its portfolio with Orchard's clinically differentiated gene therapy platform. This acquisition is expected to drive the development of new treatments and support ongoing and future launches, including the continued growth of Libmeldy in Europe and potential new approvals in the U.S.
Orchard Therapeutics continues its mission to deliver curative gene therapies for severe diseases by translating promising early-stage research into approved treatments available to patients worldwide. The team remains committed to leveraging its extensive experience and cutting-edge technology to address unmet medical needs in rare and underserved conditions.
Orchard Therapeutics, acquired by Kyowa Kirin, announced multiple presentations at the ASGCT 2024, showcasing HSC gene therapy for rare diseases. Data includes positive results for atidarsagene autotemcel, OTL-203 for MPS-IH, and OTL-104 for Crohn's disease. The presentations demonstrate the transformative impact of Orchard's approach and the potential of its pipeline.
Dr. Bobby Gaspar, co-founder and CEO of Orchard Therapeutics, has been named to the 2024 TIME100 Health list for his contributions to gene therapy. Orchard Therapeutics, now owned by Kyowa Kirin, aims to advance gene therapies globally. Dr. Gaspar's recognition highlights his significant impact on transforming treatment for genetic diseases, with key achievements in HSC gene therapy and regulatory approvals in Europe and the U.S.
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