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Avidity Biosciences: A New Era in Gene Therapy?
27 Feb
Summary
- Avidity Biosciences pioneers Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs).
- AOCs merge antibody selectivity with oligonucleotide precision.
- The company aims to target previously undruggable genetic disease drivers.

Avidity Biosciences, Inc. is pioneering a groundbreaking class of therapies termed Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). This innovative platform is designed to engineer therapeutics that synergistically combine the tissue-specific targeting of monoclonal antibodies with the precise action of oligonucleotide-based treatments.
The company's unique AOC technology aims to overcome current limitations in drug development. It seeks to access previously undruggable tissue and cell types within the body.
This strategic approach allows for more effective targeting of the underlying genetic drivers responsible for various diseases. Avidity Biosciences was founded in November 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. The company's core mission is to advance genetic medicine through its novel therapeutic design.



