PTC Therapeutics Inc. announced that the company completed the Scientific Advisory Group and Oral Explanation meetings for its gene therapy treatment for AADC deficiency (PTC-AADC) with the Committee for Advanced Therapies (CAT).

A study found potential in a novel gene therapy method to help children born with a rare genetic and neurodegenerative disorder, AADC deficiency.

PTC Therapeutics Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Agilis Biotherapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company advancing an innovative gene therapy platform for rare monogenic diseases that affect the central nervous system.