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Ultragenyx gets FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for setrusumab in osteogenesis imperfecta
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for setrusumab (UX143) for OI Type I, III, IV in patients ≥2 years.
- Designation based on Phase 2 data from Orbit (14-month) and Asteroid studies showing significant fracture rate reduction.
- Breakthrough Therapy aims to expedite development and review for serious diseases with preliminary clinical evidence.
- Ultragenyx collaborates with Mereo BioPharma on UX143 development.
- Designation does not guarantee approval but may speed regulatory process.