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Scholar Rock Reports the US FDA Approval of Isembyld (Apitegromab-mstn) to Treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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  • The US FDA has approved Isembyld for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pts (≥2yrs.) who are currently receiving a SMN2-targeted treatment
  • Approval was backed by the P-III (SAPPHIRE), which met its 1EP of 2.2-point improvement in HFMSE with Isembyld + SMN2-targeted therapy vs PBO at 1yr. in main efficacy population (n=103); 34.2% pts showed a ≥3-point increase in HFMSE vs 13.5%
  • Isembyld’s US commercial launch is underway, with product shipments expected in the coming days; Scholar Rock also received a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for a future marketing application

Ref: Businesswire  |  Image: Scholar Rock  |  Press Release

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