Taysha's Rare Epilepsy Gene Therapy Receives European Orphan Drug Tag

  • The European Commission has granted Orphan Drug designation to Taysha Gene Therapies Inc's TSHA TSHA-105, AAV9-based gene therapy for SLC13A5-related epilepsy.
  • Related: Taysha Gene Secures $100M In Debt Financing For Support Pipeline Development
  • SLC13A5 deficiency is a form of infantile epilepsy caused by mutations in the SLC13A5 gene. 
  • This type of epilepsy manifests as developmental delay and seizures beginning within the first few days of life.
  • Orphan designation in the European Union includes benefits such as protocol assistance, reduced regulatory fees, and market exclusivity.
  • Related content: Benzinga's Full FDA Calendar
  • Price Action: TSHA shares are up 2.88% at $18.33 on the last check Wednesday.
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