FSHD drug receives fast track designation

Acceleron Pharma has announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to ACE-083, for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). This status will help speed up the development and regulatory review process of the drug.

ACE-083 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 trial in individuals with FSHD.

For more information, please read Acceleron’s press release.

 

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