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GEMMABio receives ARPA-H support for mRNA/LNP base-editing development

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Site published: 2026-11-03 · Updated: 2026-11-03

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GEMMABio announced ARPA-H funding for RAPID, a collaboration with Profluent under the THRIVE program. The project aims to develop four LNP-delivered, mRNA-encoded base-editing products for selected founder mutations causing homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or maple syrup urine disease. The release did not disclose an award amount. Editor selection and delivery development remain research objectives, rather than demonstrated patient benefit.

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The project connects AI-designed editors with hepatic mRNA/LNP delivery and offers a useful case study in platform development for genetically defined rare diseases.

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