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Fortress Biotech and Cyprium Therapeutics Announce U.S. FDA Approval of ZYCUBO® (copper histidinate), the First and Only Approved Treatment for Menkes Disease in the United States
Globenewswire· 2026-01-13 12:45
Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) granted by FDA at approval to be transferred from Sentynl Therapeutics to Cyprium Cyprium eligible to receive tiered royalties and up to $129 million in aggregate development and sales milestones from Sentynl Therapeutics MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) (“Fortress”) and its majority-owned subsidiary, Cyprium Therapeutics, Inc. (“Cyprium”), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has ...
RCKT Stock Up as FDA Accepts Resubmitted BLA for Gene Therapy
ZACKS· 2025-10-15 16:35
Core Insights - Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) has had its resubmitted biologics license application (BLA) for gene therapy Kresladi accepted by the FDA, aiming to treat severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I (LAD-I) [1][7] - The FDA's decision on the BLA is anticipated by March 28, 2026, with the potential approval marking RCKT's first commercial product [1][10] - Following the announcement, RCKT's shares increased by 23.1% [1] Company Performance - Year-to-date, RCKT's shares have decreased by 66.1%, contrasting with a 7.7% increase in the industry [4] Clinical Data - The BLA is supported by positive results from a global phase I/II study, demonstrating 100% overall survival for LAD-I patients at 12 months post-infusion, meeting all primary and secondary endpoints [2] - Kresladi treatment was well tolerated, with no serious adverse effects reported [2] Regulatory Incentives - If approved, RCKT will qualify for a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV), which can expedite the approval of another drug or be sold to a larger pharmaceutical company [3] Background on LAD-I - LAD-I is a rare genetic disorder caused by a defect in the ITGB2 gene, leading to severe immune system issues and recurrent infections [9]