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SRP-4053

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

SRP-4053 is an antisense oligonucleotide that modulates dystrophin production by promoting exon 53 skipping in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with mutations amenable to this approach.

SRP-4053 is an antisense oligonucleotide that modulates dystrophin production by promoting exon 53 skipping in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with mutations amenable to this approach. Used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with mutations amenable to exon 53 skipping.

At a glance

Generic nameSRP-4053
Also known asGolodirsen, VYONDYS 53
SponsorSarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Drug classAntisense oligonucleotide
TargetDystrophin pre-mRNA (exon 53)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaNeuromuscular/Genetic
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

SRP-4053 binds to exon 53 of the dystrophin pre-mRNA and causes the splicing machinery to skip this exon during mRNA processing. This allows the production of a shorter but functional dystrophin protein (micro-dystrophin), which can partially restore muscle function in patients with specific DMD mutations. The drug is designed for patients whose mutations can be corrected by exon 53 skipping.

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