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Pfizer's mini-dystrophin gene therapy fordadistrogene movaparvovec failure in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment opens new opportunities for several pharmaceutical companies such as Sarepta Therapeutics (SRP-5051), Santhera Pharmaceuticals/ReveraGen BioPharma (Vamorolone), Taiho Pharmaceutical (TAS-205), FibroGen (Pamrevlumab), and others, to advance their therapies and potentially dominate the DMD market. LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most prevalent type of muscular dystrophy found in children. This genetic condition leads to ongoing muscle weakening and degeneration. It is one among nine different forms of muscular dystrophy. According to DelveInsight's estimates, the US accounted for around ~17K total prevalent cases of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2023. The highest cases were found in the children of the 5-9 age group, these numbers are expected to grow by the year 2034. As per DelveInsight's analysis, the most commonly associated comorbidities accompanied with DMD included the highest cases of scoliosis accounting for around ~20% of cases followed by ADHD, cardiomyopathy, and obsessive-compulsive disorders accounting for around ~19%, ~18%, and ~15% cases respectively in the US in the year 2023. The standard of care for DMD typically involves a combination of corticosteroids and surgical interventions. Prednisone and deflazacort are commonly prescribed glucocorticoids that have been utilized for over two decades to increase muscular strength in DMD patients. Surgery may be necessary to address contractures, spinal curvature, or scoliosis, which can affect breathing and overall mobility. Additionally, interventions such as pacemakers or other cardiac devices may be utilized to improve heart function. Sarepta Therapeutics is a key player in the DMD market, boasting three approved assets and two in the current pipeline. Despite its dominance, emerging competition is evident. The historical success rate for market entry varies across the 7MM. Notably, the DMD market exhibits geographic disparities in regulatory approvals, with instances of products approved in one jurisdiction and rejected in another, despite identical clinical data, reflecting the distinct standards of regulatory bodies such as EMA and FDA. Learn more about the FDA-approved DMD drugs @ Drugs for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment The current US DMD treatment market possesses approved products, EMFLAZA (deflazacort), VYONDYS 53 (golodirsen), EXONDYS 51 (eteplirsen), AMONDYS 45 (casimersen), and VILTEPSO (viltolarsen), ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec) in patients with DMD. In January 2024, Santhera Pharmaceuticals announced the introduction of its AGAMREE (vamorolone) to treat DMD patients aged four years and above in Germany. Santhera Pharmaceuticals has officially entered the commercial stage of its biopharma journey with the launch of this drug in Germany. ELEVIDYS, the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DMD, received accelerated approval in June 2023. However, ICER recently challenged the potential conversion of Sarepta's gene therapy to full approval, citing concerns about the surrogate endpoint used in the approval process. In the EU4 and the UK, the current market is dominated by steroid therapies along with an approved medication targeting DMD patients with the nonsense mutation, TRANSLARNA (ataluren). In Japan, the only approved treatment is VILTEPSO (viltolarsen). ELEVIDYS is a prescription gene therapy designed for ambulatory children aged 4 to 5 years with DMD and a confirmed dystrophin gene mutation. It received accelerated approval. Patients will take oral corticosteroids before and after receiving ELEVIDYS and will have weekly blood tests to monitor liver enzyme levels for three months post-treatment. In June 2023, the USFDA approved ELEVIDYS as the first gene therapy for treating pediatric patients aged 4-5 years with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and a confirmed DMD gene mutation. VYONDYS 53, developed by Sarepta Therapeutics, is prescribed for treating DMD in patients with a specific mutation of the DMD gene that can be addressed by exon 53 skipping. This approval is under the accelerated approval pathway, based on the observed increase in dystrophin production in the skeletal muscle of patients treated with VYONDYS 53. The FDA approved VYONDYS 53 (golodirsen) in December 2019. Additionally, the FDA granted VYONDYS 53 (golodirsen) New Chemical Entity (NCE) exclusivity until December 2024 and Orphan Drug Exclusivity until December 2026. To know more about DMD treatment options, visit @ New Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy The DMD market is crowded with so many companies including FibroGen, Santhera Pharmaceutical, Italfarmaco, ReveraGen BioPharma, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Sarepta Therapeutics, Antisense Therapeutics, Capricor Therapeutics, and others are running clinical trials to improve the treatment space. The DMD pipeline possesses potential drugs in mid-stage developments to be launched shortly. Some of the promising drugs in the pipeline include Pizuglanstat (TAS-205), SRP-5051, Allogeneic Cardiosphere-derived Cells (CAP-1002), ITF2357 (Givinostat), and others that hold the potential to create a significant positive shift in the DMD market size. Discover which therapies are expected to grab major DMD market share @ Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Market Report Italfarmaco is developing Givinostat (ITF2357), an oral small molecule that functions as a histone deacetylase inhibitor with potential anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and antineoplastic properties. ITF2357 increases the production of follistatin protein in muscle cells by inhibiting the HDAC enzyme, leading to increased muscle mass and prevention of muscle degeneration. This action counters the effects of myostatin, helping to alleviate the symptoms of DMD. Givinostat is currently in Phase III trials. The FDA has granted it Orphan Drug, Rare Pediatric Disease, and Fast Track designations for DMD treatment. Additionally, the European Commission has designated Givinostat as an Orphan Medicinal Product for DMD treatment. TAS-205 (pizuglanstat) is a selective inhibitor of hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase (HPGDS), developed by Taiho Pharmaceutical. It is being advanced as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), effective irrespective of the type of dystrophin gene mutation. By inhibiting HPGDS, which worsens the inflammatory response in the muscles of DMD patients, it helps control the decline in motor function. Currently, it is in Phase III of clinical trials. Discover more about drugs for DMD in development @ Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials The anticipated launch of these emerging therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy are poised to transform the market landscape in the coming years. As these cutting-edge therapies continue to mature and gain regulatory approval, they are expected to reshape the Duchenne muscular dystrophy market landscape, offering new standards of care and unlocking opportunities for medical innovation and economic growth. DelveInsight estimates that the market size for DMD is expected to grow from USD 2.1 billion in 2023 with a significant CAGR by 2034. The growth of the DMD market is expected to be mainly driven by increased diagnosed incidence, patient awareness, and a robust clinical pipeline during the forecast period (2024–2034). DelveInsight's latest published market report titled as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Market Insight, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2034 will help you to discover which market leader is going to capture the largest market share. The report provides comprehensive insights into the DMD country-specific treatment guidelines, patient pool analysis, and epidemiology forecast to help understand the key opportunities and assess the market's underlying potential. The DMD market report proffers epidemiological analysis for the study period 2020–2034 in the 7MM segmented into: Total Prevalent Cases of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Age-specific Cases of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Ambulatory and Non-ambulatory Cases of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Mutation-specific Cases of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Associated Comorbidities in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy The report provides an edge while developing business strategies by understanding trends shaping and driving the 7MM DMD market. Highlights include: 11-year Forecast 7MM Analysis Epidemiology-based Market Forecasting Historical and Forecasted Market Analysis upto 2034 Emerging Drug Market Uptake Peak Sales Analysis Key Cross Competition Analysis Industry Expert's Opinion Access and Reimbursement Download this DMD market report to assess the epidemiology forecasts, understand the patient journeys, know KOLs' opinions about the upcoming treatment paradigms, and determine the factors contributing to the shift in the DMD market. Also, stay abreast of the mitigating factors to improve your market position in the DMD therapeutic space. Related Reports Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Epidemiology Forecast Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Epidemiology Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical and forecasted Duchenne muscular dystrophy epidemiology in the 7MM, i.e., the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom), and Japan. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Pipeline Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Pipeline Insight – 2024 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key Duchenne muscular dystrophy companies, including Santhera Pharmaceuticals, Sarepta Therapeutics, Italfarmaco, Wave Life Sciences Ltd, FibroGen, Edgewise Therapeutics, Pfizer, Daiichi Sankyo, Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc., ENCell, Taiho Pharmaceutical, Solid Biosciences, Capricor, Nippon Shinyaku, Hansa Biopharma, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Dyne Therapeutics, Entrada Therapeutics, AAVogen, PepGen, Antisense Therapeutics, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Avidity Biosciences, Sarepta Therapeutics, Dyne Therapeutics, Solid Biosciences Inc, Regenxbio, Stealth BioTherapeutics, among others. Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Pipeline Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Pipeline Insight – 2024 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy companies, including Taiho Pharmaceutical, Solid Biosciences, Capricor, Nippon Shinyaku, among others. Becker Muscular Dystrophy Pipeline Becker Muscular Dystrophy Pipeline Insight – 2024 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key becker muscular dystrophy companies, including Epirium Bio, Ultragenyx, Strykagen, among others. About DelveInsight DelveInsight is a leading Business Consultant and Market Research firm focused exclusively on life sciences. 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USA News Group Commentary Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After looking at public health records for 3.8 million patients with invasive spreading cancer, researchers recently discovered that Generation X may be experiencing larger per-capita increases in the incidence of leading cancers, including the very deadly pancreatic cancer, compared to previous generations. The startling revelations come from a study conducted by experts at the National Cancer Institute's Division of Epidemiology and Genetics and was published in JAMA Network Open. Compared with baby boomers, Gen X women had projected increases in pancreatic, thyroid, kidney, rectal, uterine, colon, and ovarian cancers, as well as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemia. Among those, pancreatic cancer is generally considered the deadliest, with its very low five-year survival rate, typically late diagnosis, and aggressive nature. In order to significantly enhance patient health outcomes, several biotech developers are actively working on innovative solutions, including recent developments coming from O ncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM), Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CADL), FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN), and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN). Presented recently at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) presented two abstracts related to their novel immunotherapy, pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. One of the abstracts presented was a trial-in-progress for cohort 5 of the GOBLET study. This cohort will examine the effectiveness of combining pelareorep and modified FOLFIRINOX (mFOLFIRINOX) with and without atezolizumab —made by Roche Holding AG (OTCQX: RHHBY)— in newly diagnosed patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The cohort is funded by a US$5 million Therapeutic Accelerator Award grant from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Oncolytics Biotech expects to begin enrollment for this cohort this quarter, having received regulatory clearance to begin the enrollment process in May. "The first abstract outlines the design of a new GOBLET PDAC cohort that could significantly expand the potential of the company's pancreatic cancer program," said Dr. Matt Coffey, President and CEO of Oncolytics. "The chemotherapy regimens of mFOLFIRINOX and gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel are the two most common standards of care in metastatic pancreatic cancer. We previously reported that the combination of pelareorep, gemcitabine, nab-paclitaxel, and atezolizumab yielded tumor response rates nearly triple historical results. Should the combination of pelareorep and mFOLFIRINOX produce a similarly positive outcome, an even broader range of metastatic PDAC patients may benefit from pelareorep-based therapy." The GOBLET cohort 5 abstract and poster outline a study evaluating new treatments for patients with newly diagnosed metastatic PDAC using a Simon two-stage design. This design helps determine if a treatment is promising enough to continue testing. In the first stage, 15 patients in each treatment arm will be randomly assigned to receive either pelareorep with mFOLFIRINOX or pelareorep with mFOLFIRINOX and atezolizumab. The main goals are to measure how well the treatments work and their safety. Additionally, the study will look at progression-free survival (how long patients live without the cancer getting worse), overall survival (how long patients live overall), and biomarkers (indicators of how the body responds to the treatment). If the first stage is successful, one or both groups may proceed to Stage 2, which will include 17 more patients per treatment arm. Blood and tumor samples will be collected for further analysis throughout the study. Also presented at ASCO's meeting were positive initial interim safety and efficacy results from Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM) in an ongoing Phase 1/2 trial evaluating its avutometinib plus defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel for first-line treatment in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Like Oncolytics' pelareorep, Verastem's avutometinib received funding from PanCAN through its Therapeutic Accelerator Award. " Verastem was the inaugural recipient of the PanCAN Therapeutic Accelerator Award, which has been an important part of PanCAN's approach to advancing innovative treatments for pancreatic cancer," said Anna Berkenblit, M.D., MMSc, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at PanCAN. "There is a critical need for new treatment options in this disease, and we hope that the results from this study lead to improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer." As of May 14, 2024, Verastem reported that patients receiving the combination therapy achieved a confirmed overall response rate (ORR) of 83%, with 5 out of 6 patients responding positively. The release of these results led to a positive market reaction, boosting Verastem's shares in pre-market trading in the process. Notably, there was one case of dose-limiting toxicity (febrile neutropenia) in the dose level 1 cohort. However, this dose level was cleared after enrolling additional patients in three other cohorts of the study. "The initial interim results from the RAMP 205 trial evaluating avutometinib and defactinib in combination with standard of care first-line chemotherapy are encouraging and demonstrate the importance of targeting the RAS/MAPK pathway, as more than 90% of pancreatic tumors have a KRAS mutation," said John Hayslip, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Verastem Oncology. "We continue to progress the study evaluating other dose and schedule regimens to determine the recommended Phase 2 dose in the trial." In another recent update, Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CADL) reported "very encouraging results" from its phase 2 clinical trial of CAN-2409, which targets borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The data showed that patients treated with CAN-2409 had an estimated median overall survival of 28.8 months, compared to just 12.5 months for the control group. Furthermore, at 24 months, the survival rate was 71.4% for those treated with CAN-2409, whereas the control group had a survival rate of only 16.7% following chemoradiation. "Given the frequent recurrence and short survival with SoC chemotherapy for non-metastatic PDAC, effective new treatment options are urgently needed," said Garrett Nichols, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer of Candel. "We are very encouraged by the improved survival associated with CAN-2409, which has been shown to be durable after prolonged follow-up based on the updated data in this randomized clinical trial. CAN-2409 was generally well tolerated without significant additional local or systemic toxicity when added to SoC chemoradiation." Because pancreatic cancer is considered a solid tumor, news of a joint effort between FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) announcing a supply agreement to evaluate FG-3165 as a monotherapy and in combination with LIBTAYO in patients with select solid tumors is relevant. Under the clinical study collaboration and supply agreement, Regeneron will provide drug supply to FibroGen, who will be the sponsor of each Phase 1 monotherapy and combination trial. Each company retains all rights to their respective compounds, including as a monotherapy or as combination therapies. "We are very excited to collaborate with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to evaluate two separate novel combination approaches to treat patients with select solid tumors," said Deyaa Adib, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of FibroGen. "We believe that the mechanisms of action for both FG-3165 (anti-Gal9) and FG-3175 (anti-CCR8) have the potential to be synergistic with cemiplimab, providing the possibility for an improvement in clinical outcomes for patients. We look forward to building a collaborative relationship with Regeneron, who is a leader in oncology therapeutic products development and commercialization." In their Q1 2024 financial results, FibroGen announced several upcoming milestones. The company expects to release topline data from the PanCAN Precision Promise Phase 2/3 study of pamrevlumab in metastatic pancreatic cancer by mid-2024. Additionally, they anticipate delivering topline data from the LAPIS Phase 3 study of pamrevlumab in locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer (LAPC) in Q3 2024. "Looking ahead, we expect to report topline data from our two late-stage clinical trials of pamrevlumab in pancreatic cancer in the coming months," said Thane Wettig, CEO of FibroGen. Article Source: USA NEWS GROUP [email protected] (604) 265-2873 DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this publication should be considered as personalized financial advice. We are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular financial situation. 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