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Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency is an inherited disorder affecting the metabolism of proteins. The disease causes ammonia to accumulate in the bloodstream, potentially resulting in brain damage or death. Treatment focuses on lowering blood ammonia through dietary protein restriction and medication.
The global Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency Treatment Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1,116.1 Mn 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:
One of the key trends in the OTC deficiency treatment market is the development of novel treatment approaches. Researchers are exploring gene therapy as a potential cure for OTC deficiency. This involves inserting a normal copy of the OTC gene into patients’ liver cells using an inactive virus as a delivery system. Gene therapy holds promise in restoring normal urea cycle function and eliminating risks from lifelong medication and dietary management. Studies into gene therapy for OTC deficiency are currently in preclinical testing stages.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: OTC deficiency treatment market is witnessing new product launches and ongoing clinical trials of pipeline drugs, which are expanding treatment options. Increasing awareness about available treatment options and government support for rare diseases are further boosting the market.
Weakness: High treatment cost and lack of availability of treatment in underdeveloped and developing nations are limiting market growth. Complexities involved in clinical management of OTC deficiency patients pose challenges.
Opportunity: Rising healthcare expenditure in emerging nations offer lucrative growth prospects. Increasing collaboration between biopharmaceutical firms and research institutes for developing novel therapies presents opportunities.
Threats: Stringent regulatory framework for approval of OTC deficiency drugs increases time required for commercial launch. Large number of undiagnosed patients in developing countries pose threat due to lack of access to treatment.
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 public-private initiatives to raise awareness about rare diseases.
Regional analysis
North America dominates the market and is projected to grow at a significant pace over the forecast period owing to well-established healthcare infrastructure and growing newborn screening programs for early diagnosis in the region. Asia Pacific exhibits potential growth opportunities owing to rising healthcare expenditure, large patient population and increasing focus of global market players in the region.
Key players operating in the Ornithine Transcarbamylase (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.
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- Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
- We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
