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Sarepta Files DMD Gene Therapy, Seeking An Accelerated Path To Market
The company is seeking FDA accelerated approval of the closely watched gene therapy based on a surrogate marker and has proposed its fully enrolled Phase III trial to serve as a confirmatory study.
ArsenalBio Adds Genentech As A Partner While Embarking On Internal CAR-T Program
The start-up will secure $70m from Genentech, after closing a series B financing, while it moves its first CAR-T program into the clinic for ovarian cancer later this year.
Rocket Fires Up CV Gene Therapy Pipeline With Renovacor Merger
Rocket's all-stock acquisition of Renovacor is valued at about $53m and adds a preclinical portfolio targeting genetically driven cardiovascular disease.
Virios Fibromyalgia Drug Fails Phase IIb And Firm Says COVID-19 May Be To Blame
A Phase IIb trial testing IMC-1 for fibromyalgia failed to reach statistical significance on the primary pain endpoint, but one cohort showed an improvement and Virios intends to pursue the drug further.
Terlivaz Approved By FDA As Mallinckrodt Seeks To Advance New Business Strategy
Terlivaz is the first product approved to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). The approval is a milestone in a long regulatory road for the drug.
Capstan Launches, Backed By Big Names And Big Pharma, To Pioneer In Vivo Cell Therapies
The start-up, founded on science from the University of Pennsylvania, announced a $102m series A financing and the appointment of former Silverback CEO Laura Shawver as CEO.