It was, which is also interesting that you mention that. And according to Peter French in each time it was mentioned, it worked 100% of the time in all 80 or so primates they tested. So it will be interesting to see the difference between "humanized mice liver cells" and humans/primates. A lot of us are really excited to see that "difference" once therapeutic dosing takes place. I still think benitec, even if the market is flooded with HCV meds, still has a lot of pluses. 1. It still is potentially a one-dose now go home, therapy. Convenience! 2. Cost. If their therapy could be charged at even 10k, they would own the market if it turns out to be truly pan-geno. 3. No potential side effects. Gilead's has few sides, but the less the better.
6 months from now can't come soon enough!