Mononuclear cell inflammation in NHP neural tissue; clinically all patients developed high anti-AAV9 titers, anti-SMN in ~7%
“Anti-AAV9 antibody responses were consistent and robust across all studies, with all participants developing high titers that remained elevated through study completion.”
✓ VerifiedFDA summary basis for approval, p. 17Source ↗
Biodistribution & persistence
Highest in liver, DRG, spinal cord; lower peripheral incl. gonads; clinical shedding mainly fecal, >90% within 2 weeks
“Biodistribution (BD) of OAV101 demonstrated the highest titers in the liver, DRG, and spinal cord, with lower levels reported in the periphery, including gonads.”
✓ VerifiedFDA summary basis for approval, p. 16Source ↗
Modality-specific risk
AAV9 DRG/neuronal toxicity and hepatotoxicity after IT dosing, precluding NOAEL; vector immunity
“Elevated liver enzyme levels (aspartate and alanine amino transferase) and single cell necrosis of hepatocytes were observed in select NHPs at 6 weeks post-administration but resolved by 12 months post-administration.”