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FDA Approves Duvystat, New Oral Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

PLOS: DNA Science

A new drug has entered the arsenal against Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic disease that affects boys and is challenging to treat. FDA classifies it as a “nonsteroidal treatment” – not a gene therapy, but it affects gene expression. The gene presents a complex landscape.

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The science of ageing and restoring healthspan

Drug Target Review

It is no mystery that as we age our health starts to deteriorate, and we become increasingly susceptible to diseases. Through years of scientific exploration and research, we now know there are several biological changes that make our bodies more susceptible to disease or injury, and we can target those with therapeutic interventions.

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The genetic modifier approach: identifying the right target for rare diseases

Drug Target Review

Most rare diseases are caused by a single gene defect, but severity can vary considerably among patients. Modifier genes can help explain that variability and can alter or even prevent disease onset and progression, making them appealing therapeutic targets. However, the identification of these genes is challenging.

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FDA approves Nexviazyme® (avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt), an important new treatment option for late-onset Pompe disease

The Pharma Data

Approval is based on positive Phase 3 data demonstrating improvements in key disease burden measures and establishing its safety profile Nexviazyme specifically targets the M6P receptor, the key pathway for enzyme replacement therapy, to effectively clear glycogen build-up in muscle cells. LOPD symptoms may present at any age.

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FDA Approves J&J’s Darzalex Faspro for Rare Light Chain Amyloidosis

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Janssen Pharmaceuticals ’ (a Johnson and Johnson company) Darzalex Faspro for adults with newly diagnosed light chain amyloidosis. It was approved in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (D-VCd). Michael Vi/Shutterstock. It was developed with Genmab.

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Regeneron Announces Investor Conference Presentations

The Pharma Data

Cowen Virtual Presentation Series – 2020 IO Next Summit at 1:15 p.m. About Regeneron Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. EST on Monday, November 9, 2020. EST on Friday, November 13, 2020. EST ( 12:20 p.m.

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FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Blood Disease

The Pharma Data

Treatment is First FDA-Approved Option Patients Can Take Regardless of Previous Therapies. Food and Drug Administration approved Besremi (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft) injection to treat adults with polycythemia vera, a blood disease that causes the overproduction of red blood cells. Today, the U.S.