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Capricor Therapeutics Completes Submission of Biologics License Application to the U.S. FDA for Deramiocel for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

“The submission of the BLA marks a pivotal step for Capricor Therapeutics and those impacted by DMD. This BLA is the culmination of a body of work that has been focused on bringing this potentially transformational therapy to those patients in need,” said Linda Marbán, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Capricor. “We believe that the strength of this application is that deramiocel has shown in multiple clinical trials attenuation of the cardiac implications of DMD. We look forward to working with the FDA throughout the review process to support this potential approval.”

PharmaEssentia Reaffirms its Commitment to Robust and Reliable Access to Interferon Therapies Amid Global Supply Challenges

“Our longstanding commitment to operational resilience has positioned us to navigate these challenges effectively,” said Dr. Ko Chung Lin, CEO of PharmaEssentia. “We recognize that dependable medication supply is essential, and we are working closely with our partners around the world to ensure the continuity of these important therapies. We have made substantial investment to ensure that all of our supply chain elements are strong, of the highest quality, and reliable.”

YolTech Therapeutics Granted FDA Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations for YOLT-203 to Treat Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1

After reviewing YolTech Therapeutics submission, the FDA determined that the therapy is not only appropriate for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), but also applicable to the broader category of primary hyperoxaluria (PH). As a result, the designations were granted for PH, reflecting the expanded scope of the therapy’s potential impact. These dual designations underscore the transformative potential of YOLT-203 to address this rare and life-threatening genetic disorder.

Intensity Therapeutics Presents INT230-6 Phase 1/2 Data in Sarcoma and an Overview of its Ongoing Global Randomized Phase 3 Sarcoma Trial (“INVINCIBLE-3 Study”) in a Late-Breaking Session at the 2024 Annual Connective Tissue Oncology Society Meeting (CTOS)

Phase 1/2 data showed a median overall survival (“mOS”) of 21.3 months versus a synthetic control of 6.7 months, an increase in T-cell activation, and favorable safety profile for patients receiving INT230-6 alone notes Intensity Therapeutics.