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FDA Approves Fayuvi, the First Treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A
The FDA approved Ultragenyx's Fayuvi (UX111), an AAV9 gene therapy and the first treatment of any kind for Sanfilippo syndrome type A, often called childhood Alzheimer's. Here's how it works and what the data showed.
Sep 173 min read
FDA Grants Priority Review to What Could Be the World's First In Vivo CRISPR Therapy
The FDA accepted Intellia's application for lonvo-z in hereditary angioedema with priority review, setting a March 10, 2027 decision date. It could be the first CRISPR therapy that edits genes inside the body.
Sep 83 min read
FDA Places New Clinical Hold on Regenxbio's Hunter Syndrome Gene Therapy
The FDA placed a clinical hold on Regenxbio's RGX-121 for Hunter syndrome after MRIs found spinal nodules in 5 of 48 patients, derailing plans to resubmit. Here's the science and the timeline.
Aug 244 min read
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FDA Approves Fayuvi, the First Treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A
The FDA approved Ultragenyx's Fayuvi (UX111), an AAV9 gene therapy and the first treatment of any kind for Sanfilippo syndrome type A, often called childhood Alzheimer's. Here's how it works and what the data showed.
Sep 17
FDA Grants Priority Review to What Could Be the World's First In Vivo CRISPR Therapy
The FDA accepted Intellia's application for lonvo-z in hereditary angioedema with priority review, setting a March 10, 2027 decision date. It could be the first CRISPR therapy that edits genes inside the body.
Sep 8
FDA Places New Clinical Hold on Regenxbio's Hunter Syndrome Gene Therapy
The FDA placed a clinical hold on Regenxbio's RGX-121 for Hunter syndrome after MRIs found spinal nodules in 5 of 48 patients, derailing plans to resubmit. Here's the science and the timeline.
Aug 24
One CRISPR Dose, 87% Fewer Attacks: Inside Intellia's Phase 3 Win for Hereditary Angioedema
Intellia's one-time CRISPR therapy lonvo-z cut hereditary angioedema attacks by 87% in the Phase 3 HAELO trial. In its August update, the company set a U.S. launch target of early 2027. Here's how it works.
Aug 6
Casgevy, the First CRISPR Medicine, Expands to Children as Young as 2
The FDA expanded Vertex's CRISPR therapy Casgevy to children aged 2 and older with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. Here's how it works and why the approval for toddlers is notable.
Jul 30
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