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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• Occurs when the small central portion of the retina, known as the macula, deteriorates
• The leading cause of severe vision loss in people over age 60 in developed countries
• Two types: wet AMD (10%) and dry AMD (90%)

Market Potential
• Leading cause of vision loss globally; no. 1 disease for vision loss in developed countries
• Steady increase of AMD patients globally: 200 million patients in 2020, 3 million patients expected in 2040
• AMD patients in the US estimated to be 1.75 million in 2014 (source : All about vision, Understanding AMD 2014)
• The global AMD market size has been projected to reach $18.7B by 2028 (Source: GlobalData 2020)
Development Status
• Animal efficacy test currently underway at University of Virginia School of Medicine (Collaboration with Dr. J. Ambati, Department of Ophthalmology)
• Outstanding efficacy identified from animal models with dry macular degeneration
• License and Collaboration Agreement with Théa Open Innovation (Territory: EU, MEA, Africa, 2019.03.15)
• Expanded License and Collaboration agreement with Théa Open Innovation (Territory: Worldwide excl. Asia-Pacific)
• Preclinical toxicology studies with Charles River Laboratories