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Denali Therapeutics receives FDA approval for AVLAYAH in Hunter syndrome
Denali Therapeutics Inc.
- FDA grants accelerated approval for AVLAYAH (tividenofusp alfa) to treat neurologic manifestations of Hunter syndrome (MPS II) in pediatric patients ≥5 kg.
- First FDA-approved biologic designed to cross the blood-brain barrier using TransportVehicle platform.
- Approval based on 91% reduction in CSF heparan sulfate biomarker at week 24; 93% of patients reached normal range.
- Most common adverse reaction: infusion-related reactions; continued approval contingent on confirmatory COMPASS trial.
- FDA awarded Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) in connection with approval.