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Ocugen licenses investigational OCU400 gene therapy for Middle East and North Africa

Ocugen licenses investigational OCU400 gene therapy for Middle East and North Africa Image: Primary
Ocugen announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Roots Pharmaceutical and its strategic partner Al-Dhow International Holding for OCU400 in the Middle East and North Africa. OCU400 is an investigational gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, a disease that causes vision loss. The agreement provides an upfront license fee, initial development milestone payments of up to $4 million, potential sales milestone payments of up to $255 million and royalties of 22% of net sales. Ocugen will manufacture and supply the therapy for commercial use. OCU400 remains in the Phase 3 liMeliGhT trial, with topline data expected in the first quarter of 2027 before planned U.S. and European regulatory submissions.
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