Gene Therapy is fastest growing segment fueling the growth of Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency Treatment Market

 

OTC deficiency is a urea cycle disorder which results in excessive levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). This condition leads to poor muscle control, vomiting, seizures etc. Gene therapy, drugs and supplements are used to treat OTC deficiency.

The global Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency Treatment Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1,116.1 Million in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.2% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.

Market key trends:
Gene therapy is emerging as a promising treatment option for OTC deficiency. It aims at introducing a corrected copy of the OTC gene to produce functional enzyme and reduce ammonia levels. AAV-based gene therapy approach has shown encouraging clinical responses in phase 1/2 studies. Increased R&D and promising clinical trial results are propelling the growth of gene therapy segment in the OTC deficiency treatment market. Other key trends include strategic collaborations between industry players and research institutes to develop novel therapeutics. Rising public awareness about urea disorders and availability of treatment options are also fueling market growth.

Segment Analysis

The global OTC deficiency treatment market is segmented based on treatment, route of administration and distribution channel. On the basis of treatment, the market is segmented into nitrogen scavengers, riboflavin, and diet control. The nitrogen scavengers segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period due to the presence of approved drugs such as Buphenyl and Ravicti that are actively used for the treatment of OTC deficiency.

Key Takeaways

The global OTC deficiency treatment market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 6.2% over the forecast period, due to increasing prevalence of genetic disorders. The global market size for OTC deficiency treatment was valued at US$ 1,116.1 Mn in 2023.

Regional analysis

North America is expected to dominate the global OTC deficiency treatment market over the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such increasing healthcare spending and presence of key pharmaceutical players in the region. Asia Pacific is anticipated to exhibit fastest growth during the forecast period due to rising healthcare infrastructure and disposable income in developing countries such as India and China.

Key players

Key players operating in the OTC deficiency treatment market are Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Sanofi, GSK plc., GC Biopharma, Bayer AG, Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd., Sartorius AG, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., and Bio Farma. These players are focusing on new drug development and product launches to strengthen their market position.

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