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FDA approves Protalix/Chiesi's ELFABRIO for Fabry disease in adults
Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
- FDA approved ELFABRIO (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) for adult Fabry disease patients.
- ELFABRIO is a PEGylated enzyme replacement therapy with a half-life of 78.9 ± 10.3 hours.
- More than 140 patients studied; head-to-head trial showed non-inferior efficacy to agalsidase beta in controlling eGFR decline.
- Most common adverse reactions (≥15%): infusion reactions, nasopharyngitis, headache, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, back pain, pain in extremity, sinusitis.
- Protalix CEO says approval is a testament to team dedication; Chiesi offers alternative treatment option.