EpilepsyGTx
Biotechnology company developing cutting-edge gene therapies to treat focal refractory epilepsy, a condition where seizures cannot be adequately controlled with current medications.
Notes
EpilepsyGTx is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for focal refractory epilepsy. Refractory epilepsy refers to cases where seizures cannot be adequately controlled with existing anti-epileptic drugs, representing a significant unmet medical need affecting approximately one-third of epilepsy patients.
Gene therapy approaches for epilepsy aim to directly modify the genetic causes of seizure activity in the brain, potentially offering long-lasting seizure control where pharmacological treatments have failed. This represents a growing area of research with multiple companies pursuing different gene therapy strategies.
Team
- Leadership team information not publicly disclosed
Additional Research Findings
- Focus on gene therapy for epilepsy
- Target indication: focal refractory epilepsy
- Addresses significant unmet medical need
- Part of growing gene therapy neurological pipeline
- Early-stage development
Sources
- Company information pending further verification
Investors
| Name | Location | Type | Stages | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlbionVC (Healthcare) | London, UK | biotech-focused | seedseries-a+1 | 17 |