GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline Overview: 8+ Innovative Therapies Driving Hope in Rare Neurodegenerative Disorders | DelveInsight

The therapeutic landscape for GM2 gangliosidosis-an ultra-rare, inherited lysosomal storage disorder encompassing Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases-is witnessing growing innovation, with the pipeline evolving toward more disease-modifying and potentially curative therapies. GM2 gangliosidosis is caused by mutations affecting β-hexosaminidase A and/or B enzymes, resulting in the toxic accumulation of GM2 gangliosides in neurons, which leads to progressive neurodegeneration. Despite the severity of this disease, current management remains largely supportive, highlighting an urgent unmet need for effective treatment options.

Biopharmaceutical companies and academic collaborations are now advancing a range of novel approaches, including gene therapies, enzyme replacement therapies, substrate reduction therapies, and pharmacological chaperones. Companies such as Sanofi, Sio Gene Therapies, IntraBio Inc., Taysha Gene Therapies, JCR Pharmaceuticals, and others are pioneering experimental candidates designed to either restore functional enzyme activity or reduce pathogenic substrate buildup.

DelveInsight's "GM2 Gangliosidosis - Pipeline Insight, 2025" provides a comprehensive analysis of the global R&D landscape, profiling clinical and preclinical drug candidates with diverse mechanisms of action. The report delves into key innovations such as AAV-based gene therapies targeting the central nervous system, advances in delivery platforms, and emerging strategies to enhance long-term efficacy and safety. It also highlights the evolving regulatory pathways, biomarker-driven trial designs, and strategic partnerships accelerating the development of therapies for this devastating condition.

As GM2 gangliosidosis continues to present major clinical and scientific challenges, the expanding pipeline offers renewed hope for transforming the treatment paradigm and improving patient outcomes in this underserved population.

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Key Takeaways from the GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline Report
• DelveInsight's GM2 gangliosidosis pipeline analysis depicts a strong space with 8+ active players working to develop 8+ pipeline drugs for GM2 gangliosidosis treatment.
• The leading GM2 gangliosidosis companies include Sanofi, Sio Gene Therapies, IntraBio Inc., Taysha Gene Therapies, JCR Pharmaceuticals, Azafaros B.V., Allievex Corp., Recursion, Polaryx, and others are evaluating their lead assets to improve the GM2 gangliosidosis treatment landscape.
• Key GM2 gangliosidosis pipeline therapies in various stages of development include Venglustat, AXO-AAV-GM2, IB1001, TSHA-101, JR-479, AZ-3102, AX 451, PLX-300, and others.
• In January 2025, Azafaros B.V. announced that its lead drug, nizubaglustat, received orphan drug designation from both the U.S. and EU for GM1 gangliosidosis. The company's Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for two global Phase 3 studies on the drug's efficacy in GM1/GM2 gangliosidoses and Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) was approved by multiple European countries. The trials are set to begin in Q2 2025.

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GM2 Gangliosidosis Overview
GM2 gangliosidosis is a rare, inherited genetic disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease most commonly presents during infancy but can also emerge later in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Often referred to as Tay-Sachs disease or HexA deficiency, GM2 gangliosidosis belongs to a group of around 50 lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), which are caused by disruptions in normal lysosomal function.

The condition is primarily linked to mutations in the HEXA or GM2A genes, which impair the function of the enzyme beta-hexosaminidase A. Without this enzyme, the body is unable to break down specific large molecules, leading to toxic accumulation within cells. GM2 gangliosidosis follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, meaning affected individuals inherit one defective gene copy from each parent.

Symptom onset and severity can vary widely. Infants typically appear normal at birth and progress typically through the first few months of life before neurological decline begins. Presenting symptoms may include loss of motor skills, seizures, vision and hearing loss, and developmental regression. Currently, there are no approved disease-modifying treatments for GM2 gangliosidosis. Management focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to address individual symptoms and improve quality of life through supportive and palliative care.

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GM2 Gangliosidosis Treatment Analysis: Drug Profile
Venglustat: Sanofi
Venglustat is an oral glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor. GCS converts ceramide into glucosylceramide (GL-1) during lipid metabolism, which then forms globosides like Gb3. By inhibiting GCS, venglustat reduces GL-1 production, thereby preventing the buildup of Gb3 in conditions like Fabry disease, where α-galactosidase A is deficient. Currently, venglustat is in Phase III clinical trials for treating GM2 gangliosidoses.

AXO-AAV-GM2: Sio Gene Therapies
AXO-AAV-GM2 is an investigational gene therapy for GM2 gangliosidosis, including Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases, which are fatal, rare pediatric neurodegenerative disorders caused by defects in the HEXA or HEXB genes. These defects impair the β-hexosaminidase A (HexA) enzyme, leading to neurodegeneration. AXO-AAV-GM2 aims to restore HexA function by delivering functional copies of both genes using two co-administered AAVrh8 vectors. It has received Orphan Drug Designation, Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, and Fast Track Designation from the FDA and is the only gene therapy in development for all pediatric forms of GM2 gangliosidosis. In 2018, Sio licensed worldwide rights from UMass Chan Medical School for the development and commercialization of gene therapies for GM1 and GM2 gangliosidoses.

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GM2 Gangliosidosis Therapeutics Assessment
By Product Type
• Mono
• Combination
• Mono/Combination.

By Stage
• Late-stage products (Phase III)
• Mid-stage products (Phase II)
• Early-stage product (Phase I) along with the details of
• Pre-clinical and Discovery stage candidates
• Discontinued & Inactive candidates

By Route of Administration
• Inhalation
• Inhalation/Intravenous/Oral
• Intranasal
• Intravenous
• Intravenous/ Subcutaneous
• NA
• Oral
• Oral/intranasal/subcutaneous
• Parenteral
• Subcutaneous

By Molecule Type
• Antibody
• Antisense oligonucleotides
• Immunotherapy
• Monoclonal antibody
• Peptides
• Protein
• Recombinant protein
• Small molecule
• Stem Cell
• Vaccine

Scope of the GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline Report
• Coverage: Global
• Key GM2 Gangliosidosis Companies: Sanofi, Sio Gene Therapies, IntraBio Inc., Taysha Gene Therapies, JCR Pharmaceuticals, Azafaros B.V., Allievex Corp., Recursion, Polaryx, and others.
• Key GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline Therapies: Venglustat, AXO-AAV-GM2, IB1001, TSHA-101, JR-479, AZ-3102, AX 451, PLX-300, and others.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline: Overview
4. Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment
5. GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline Therapeutics
6. GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline: Late-Stage Products (Phase III)
7. GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline: Mid-Stage Products (Phase II)
8. GM2 Gangliosidosis Pipeline: Early Stage Products (Phase I)
9. Therapeutic Assessment
10. Inactive Products
11. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis
12. Key Companies
13. Key Products
14. Unmet Needs
15. Market Drivers and Barriers
16. Future Perspectives and Conclusion
17. Analyst Views
18. Appendix

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