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Exon skipping therapies are RNA-based genetic treatments that modify pre-mRNA splicing to bypass disease-causing exons, allowing cells to produce a shorter yet partially functional protein. These therapies typically employ antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) that bind to specific sequences in the pre-mRNA, masking the mutated exon so it is excluded during RNA processing.
The key product types of exon skipping therapies include antisense oligonucleotides, synthetic ribonucleic acid molecules, exon-targeted gene therapy kits, combination therapy formulations, and other variants. Antisense oligonucleotides are short, synthetic strands designed to bind specific RNA sequences and modify gene expression to restore functional protein production. Routes of administration include oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and others, with distribution via direct sales, distributors, online pharmacies, and other channels. Applications include Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, other inherited diseases, and others, serving hospitals and clinics, research institutes, biopharmaceutical companies, specialty genetic centers, and other end users.
Tariffs on imported raw materials such as synthetic nucleotides, viral vectors, and specialized laboratory equipment are impacting the exon skipping therapies market by increasing manufacturing and R&D costs, particularly affecting antisense oligonucleotides and exon-targeted gene therapy kits. Regions reliant on cross-border biotech supply chains, including North America and parts of Europe and Asia-Pacific, are most affected. Hospitals, research institutes, and biopharmaceutical companies may experience higher procurement costs. However, tariffs are also encouraging localized manufacturing of RNA-based therapeutics and strengthening domestic biotechnology ecosystems, supporting long-term regional self-reliance.
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The exon skipping therapies market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.34 billion in 2025 to $2.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing prevalence of duchenne muscular dystrophy, growing research in RNA splicing mechanisms, early regulatory approvals for antisense therapies, rising funding for rare disease research, expanding biotechnology partnerships.
The exon skipping therapies market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of personalized genetic medicine, increasing pipeline of exon-targeted therapies, rising investment in advanced delivery systems, expanding approvals across inherited neuromuscular disorders, increasing collaboration between research institutes and biopharmaceutical companies. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in antisense oligonucleotide chemistry, increasing focus on rare genetic disorders, expansion of combination genetic therapy approaches, growing investment in RNA-based therapeutics pipelines, rising clinical trials for exon-specific mutations.
The growing prevalence of genetic disorders is expected to boost the growth of the exon skipping therapies market over the forecast period. Genetic disorders are conditions resulting from abnormalities in an individual's genetic material (DNA), including single-gene mutations and chromosomal alterations that can lead to inherited or acquired diseases. The observed increase in the prevalence of genetic disorders is primarily due to advancements in diagnostic technologies and the expanding application of genetic testing and newborn screening programs, which enable earlier and more precise identification of previously undiagnosed cases. Exon skipping therapies are developed to target specific genetic mutations by selectively skipping faulty exons during messenger RNA (mRNA) processing, restoring the production of partially or fully functional proteins. This targeted therapeutic method directly addresses the underlying molecular causes of certain genetic disorders, particularly rare and previously untreatable conditions, generating significant clinical and commercial interest. For example, in October 2024, according to the National Health Service (NHS) England, a UK-based government department, a pioneering newborn screening program was launched across NHS hospitals to test hundreds of newborns for over 200 rare genetic conditions, with plans to expand testing to up to 100,000 babies across England. Therefore, the growing prevalence of genetic disorders is driving the growth of the exon skipping therapies market.
Leading companies operating in the exon skipping therapies market are increasingly focusing on the development of innovative treatment modalities such as investigational antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate (AOC) therapies to improve targeted delivery and enhance dystrophin production in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). AOC therapies represent a next-generation approach that combines a monoclonal antibody with a synthetic oligonucleotide, enabling the targeted delivery of exon-skipping molecules directly to muscle cells. For example, in July 2025, Avidity Biosciences Inc., a U.S.-based biotechnology company, received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for delpacibart zotadirsen (del-zota), an investigational AOC therapy for the treatment of DMD in patients with mutations amenable to exon 44 skipping. Del-zota consists of a proprietary monoclonal antibody conjugated to phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomers (PMOs), which promote exon 44 skipping during mRNA processing. The therapy is currently in Phase 2 clinical development, with plans for regulatory submission supported by robust biomarker and clinical efficacy data. Such advancements underscore the growing emphasis on differentiated delivery platforms within the exon skipping therapies market and highlight how AOC technologies are shaping the future of precision treatments for genetic neuromuscular disorders.
In November 2025, Biogen Inc., a US-based healthcare biotechnology company, acquired Alcyone Therapeutics for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Biogen aimed to enhance its drug delivery technology capabilities by incorporating Alcyone's thecaflex DRx intrathecal delivery platform to improve patient-centric administration of neurologic therapies and strengthen its pipeline execution. Alcyone Therapeutics is a US-based clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of exon-skipping therapies.
Major companies operating in the exon skipping therapies market are Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Sarepta Therapeutics, Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd., Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., PTC Therapeutics, Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Entrada Therapeutics Inc., Wave Life Sciences, PepGen Inc., ProQR Therapeutics NV, NS Pharma Inc., Genethon, Astellas Gene Therapies, SQY Therapeutics, AUM Biotech Inc., Cure Rare Disease Inc., Autotelic Bio Inc., Dyne Therapeutics, Skip Therapeutics.
North America was the largest region in the exon skipping therapies market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the exon skipping therapies market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the exon skipping therapies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
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