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RESEARCH PROGRAM 01

Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy with proximal dominant involvement (HMSN-P)

Research on adenine base editing to correct the TFG P285L variant at the single-base level.

Disease
HMSN-P
Target
TFG P285L variant
Approach
AAV-delivered adenine base editing
Stage
Basic / preclinical research

PUBLISHED EVIDENCE

Published preclinical findings

Findings reported by a research group including CiRA, RIKEN, Tokushima University, and Kobe University.

01

MOUSE MODEL

Improved motor function and neuropathology

In an HMSN-P mouse model, the research group reported preservation of motor axons, improved motor performance, and extended survival.

02

PATIENT-DERIVED MODEL

Reduced protein aggregation and neuronal death

In neuromuscular organoids generated from patient-derived iPS cells, the research group reported reduced abnormal TFG protein aggregation and neuronal death.

RESEARCH STAGE

Current research stage

These findings represent proof of concept in animal and human cell-derived models. The approach is not yet a treatment available to patients.

Further work required

  • Safety and off-target assessment
  • Optimization of administration and delivery
  • Long-term efficacy and durability

SOURCE

September 18, 2026 — Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University

This page summarizes publicly available academic research. It does not indicate that a company-owned product is in clinical development or that safety and efficacy have been established in patients.

Read the original research summary