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Ocugen and Roots Pharmaceutical Complete License Agreement for OCU400 Modifier ...

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14 October 2026

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Biotech

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Middle East

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ocugen has signed a licensing agreement with Roots Pharmaceutical to commercialise its gene therapy OCU400 for retinitis pigmentosa across the Middle East and North Africa. The deal includes upfront and milestone payments, royalties, and positions Ocugen to expand access in a region with high disease prevalence.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your gene therapy can now reach patients in the Middle East through a partner with regional reach. This deal opens a pathway to commercial scale in a high-need market where competition is minimal.

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