uniQure Announces FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation Granted to AMT-130 for the Treatment of Huntington's Disease

Core Insights - The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to AMT-130 for Huntington's disease, highlighting the urgent need for effective treatments and the promising interim data indicating potential disease progression slowing [1][2] - The designation is supported by clinical data from ongoing Phase I/II trials, with interim data showing dose-dependent slowing of disease progression based on the cUHDRS after 24 months [2] Regulatory Updates - Additional regulatory updates and guidance on the Biologics License Application (BLA) submission for AMT-130 are expected in the second quarter of 2025 [1] - The Breakthrough Therapy designation allows for expedited development and review processes, including intensive guidance on drug development and senior management involvement from the FDA [3] Huntington's Disease Overview - Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder affecting approximately 70,000 diagnosed individuals in the U.S. and Europe, with no approved therapies to slow its progression [4] - The disease is characterized by motor symptoms, behavioral abnormalities, and cognitive decline due to a genetic mutation in the huntingtin gene [4] Company Background - uniQure is focused on advancing gene therapies, including AMT-130 for Huntington's disease, and has previously achieved significant milestones with its gene therapy for hemophilia B [5] - The company is developing a pipeline of gene therapies for various severe diseases, including ALS and Fabry disease [5]