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FDA approves Phase III cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy trial

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Minoryx Therapeutics’ Phase III clinical trial (CALYX) of leriglitazone, to treat adult male X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) patients with cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD).

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FDA approves first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Phase III EMBARK trial Consistent with the accelerated approval pathway, the company has committed to the completion of a confirmatory trial. The approval of Elevidys is a watershed moment for the treatment of Duchenne,” said Doug Ingram, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sarepta. “The

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FDA approves second indication for Lilly’s BTK inhibitor Jaypirca

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It has been granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat patients who have received at least two lines of therapy, including a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor and a BCL-2 inhibitor. Jaypirca is the first FDA-approved non-covalent (reversible) BTK inhibitor.

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FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus

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Today’s approval is a monumental step forward in delivering on Pfizer’s commitment to help alleviate the significant burden of RSV in higher-risk populations, which includes older adults,” said Annaliesa Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Vaccine Research and Development, Pfizer.

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FDA approves first treatment for rare connective tissue disorder

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The FDA approval is based on data from the Phase III MOVE trial, which demonstrated that palovarotene effectively reduced annualised heterotopic ossification (HO) volume compared with no treatment beyond standard of care (54% reduction with weighted linear mixed effect model).

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FDA approves RSV vaccine to protect babies from birth

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Pfizer’s Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine) was approved for use at 32-36 weeks gestational age of pregnancy to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by RSV in infants from birth to six months of age. In infants and children, the risk of RSV-associated LRTD is highest during the first year of life.

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DDW top reads in 2023

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DDW’s top 10 most popular articles for 2023 reflect the key subjects in drug discovery and development. In a record year for gene therapy approvals, it isn’t surprising that cell & gene therapy (CGT) has been a hot topic. Other biotechnologies coming to the fore this year were antibody-drug conjugates and CRISPR gene editing.