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Alyftrek: Vertex Expands Cystic Fibrosis Treatment with Triple-Action Combo

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This approval marks a significant milestone for Vertex Pharmaceuticals, making Alyftrek their fifth CFTR modulator to secure FDA approval, offering hope to an expanded group of CF patients. CF is a progressive genetic disease caused by defective CFTR proteins, which are crucial for regulating salt and water movement in cells.

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Sanofi’s Qfitlia Gets FDA Approval as First siRNA Therapy for Hemophilia

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Qfitlia is also the first antithrombin-lowering therapy approved for routine prophylaxis in hemophilia A or B. Hemophilia A and B are rare genetic bleeding disorders caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factors VIII (FVIII) and IX (FIX), respectively. The frequent intravenous infusions can be challenging for patients.

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Amvuttra RNAi Therapeutic Wins FDA Approval for Rare Genetic Protein Disorder

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Amvuttra’s FDA approval is based on positive data from the global, randomized, open-label, multicenter HELIOS-A Phase III study from a period of nine months. Defects in the TTR transporter leads to a buildup of amyloid protein (amyloidosis) in tissues and organs, occurring mainly in the nerves in the peripheral nervous system.

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Italfarmaco’s Duvyzat Wins FDA Approval as First Nonsteroidal Treatment for All Genetic Variants of DMD

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Italy-based drugmaker Italfarmaco has won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its oral medication Duvyzat (givinostat) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and older. Duvyzat received Priority Review, Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease designations from the FDA.

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BridgeBio’s Attruby (Acoramidis): A New, More Potent TTR Stabilizer for ATTR-CM

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This progressive disease occurs when misfolded transthyretin (TTR) proteins form amyloid deposits in the heart, leading to cardiac dysfunction. Attruby offers a more potent option , following Pfizer’s tafamidis (Vyndaqel and Vyndamax), the first therapy and TTR stabilizer approved to treat ATTR-CM.

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Romvimza (Vimseltinib) for TGCT: FDA Approves Oral CSF1-Targeted Drug

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It occurs when a genetic error causes the overproduction of a protein called CSF1, which attracts inflammatory cells to the joint, often causing pain, swelling and reduced mobility. In 2024, Deciphera was acquired by ONO Pharmaceutical for $2.4 TGCT is a rare, non-cancerous tumor that develops inside or near joints.

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Wainua (Eplontersen) Now FDA-Approved for Rare Disease ATTRv-PN

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Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.