Oligonucleotide therapy is a comprehensive term encompassing advanced molecular-targeting agents that utilize chemically synthesized oligonucleotides featuring single-stranded DNA (DNA) or RNA (RNA) backbones with inherent selectivity. Oligonucleotides are designed to form base pairs with DNA or RNA strands for various applications, with their most prevalent use being in PCR primers (polymerase chain reaction).
The primary categories of oligonucleotide therapy include antisense oligonucleotides, aptamers, and others. Antisense oligonucleotides (AS ONs) are artificial DNA oligomers designed to hybridize with a specific target RNA sequence. They have proven effective in limiting gene expression, modifying precursor messenger RNA splicing, and deactivating microRNAs. This therapeutic approach finds applications in infectious diseases, oncology, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, among others, and is applied in healthcare facilities and research institutes.
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The oligonucleotide therapy market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.55 billion in 2024 to $6.18 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in investment in research and development, market entry of early therapies, rise of gene editing techniques, early therapeutic discoveries, rnai and antisense oligonucleotide introduction.
The oligonucleotide therapy market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.82 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to research and development investments, global market penetration, therapeutic area expansion, disease modification strategies, regulatory adaptations. Major trends in the forecast period include customized therapies, advancements in delivery systems, rna interference (RNAI) advancements, antisense oligonucleotide innovation, gene editing techniques integration.
The increase in cancer cases globally is expected to contribute to the oligonucleotide therapy market's growth during the forecast period. For example, as of January 2022, the American Cancer Society projected approximately 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses and 609,360 cancer-related deaths in the US, averaging around 1,670 fatalities daily. The most prevalent cancer types globally-lung, prostate, bowel, and female breast cancer-constitute 43% of all new cancer cases. Consequently, the surge in global cancer incidence rates is poised to drive the oligonucleotide therapy market's demand in the coming years.
Government initiatives aimed at research and development in healthcare are anticipated to boost the oligonucleotide therapy market's growth. These initiatives involve specific actions, programs, policies, or projects undertaken by government authorities at various levels (local, regional, national, or international) to address specific issues, achieve defined goals, or instigate positive changes in society. Various government bodies are launching healthcare initiatives to support different aspects, including oligonucleotide therapy. In 2022, the UK government, as per the Department of Health and Social Care, committed £260 million (US $270.65 million) in funding to enhance healthcare research and manufacturing. This funding, provided by BEIS and DHSC, aimed to support NHS-led health research in diagnostics and treatment through new privacy-preserving platforms and clinical research services. Additionally, £60 million (US $63.60 million) was allocated to assist in expanding life sciences manufacturing in the UK.
Developers and providers in the oligonucleotide therapy market are investing in research and development to redesign therapy approaches. Innovative oligonucleotides enable precision medicine, selectively targeting genes with minimal side effects, and addressing patient-specific sequences causing rare diseases. In April 2023, the FDA approved Qalsody, an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), for treating ALS associated with the SOD1 gene mutation. Qalsody targets SOD1 mRNA to reduce protein synthesis.
Major companies in the oligonucleotide therapy market are introducing pediatric-focused therapies to drive market revenues. Elevidys, the first FDA-approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in pediatric patients aged 4 through 5, showcases advancements in gene-based treatments for genetic diseases, although not specifically an oligonucleotide therapy.
In September 2022, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, a US-based biopharmaceutical company, and OliPass, a South Korea-based biotechnology company, announced a strategic partnership to develop antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapeutics. This collaboration aims to jointly develop a series of ASO molecules based on OliPass' proprietary modified peptide nucleic acids, leveraging the strengths of both companies to advance ASO-based precision medicine therapeutics.
North America was the largest region in the oligonucleotide therapy market in 2024. The regions covered in the oligonucleotide therapy market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the oligonucleotide therapy market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The oligonucleotide therapy market consists of sales of ASOs, siRNAs, miRNAs, and DNAzymes. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Antisense Oligonucleotide; Aptamer; Other Types
2) By Application: Infectious Diseases; Oncology; Neurodegenerative Disorders; Cardiovascular Diseases; Kidney Diseases; Other End-User
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Oligonucleotide Therapy Market Characteristics
3. Oligonucleotide Therapy Market Trends And Strategies
4. Oligonucleotide Therapy Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Oligonucleotide Therapy Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Antisense Oligonucleotide
Aptamer
Other Types
6.2. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Infectious Diseases
Oncology
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Cardiovascular Diseases
Kidney Diseases
Other End-User
6.3. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hospitals
Research Institutes
6.4. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Antisense Oligonucleotide, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
RNA-Targeted Antisense Oligonucleotides
DNA-Targeted Antisense Oligonucleotides
Chemically Modified Antisense Oligonucleotides
6.5. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Aptamer, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
DNA Aptamers
RNA Aptamers
Small Molecule Aptamers
6.6. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
siRNA (Small Interfering RNA)
miRNA (Micro RNA)
DNAzyme And Ribozymes
Synthetic Oligonucleotides For Gene Editing
7. Oligonucleotide Therapy Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Oligonucleotide Therapy Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion