Avrobio jumps on gene therapy program sale to Novartis

Tectonic Therapeutic

22/05/2023 12:37

** Gene therapy developer Avrobio Inc's  AVRO.O  shares rise
~63% to $1.27 premarket 
    ** Company says will sell its investigational gene therapy
for cystinosis treatment to Novartis  NOVN.S  for $87.5 million
in cash 
    ** Cystinosis is a rare genetic condition that causes an
amino acid called cystine to accumulate in cells
    ** AVRO retains rights to its gene therapy for treatment of 
genetic disorders Gaucher disease and Pompe disease, as well as
neurological condition Hunter Syndrome 
    ** Deal proceeds expected to extend AVRO's cash runway into
Q4 2024, Avrobio says
    ** As of last close, AVRO shares up ~9% so far this year

 (Reporting by Bhanvi Satija in Bengaluru)
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