PTC Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of AADC Deficiency Gene Therapy
PTCT 11.13.2024
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"PTC has once again pioneered a new approach to treating highly morbid neurologic diseases," said
The gene therapy, which will be marketed in
AADC deficiency is a highly morbid and life-shortening rare genetic disorder that results in the inability to synthesize dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for motor function. KEBILIDI is a gene replacement therapy that is directly administered to the putamen of the brain through a stereotactic neurosurgical procedure. Clinical trial results demonstrate that following gene therapy,de novosynthesis of dopamine occurs, followed by the progressive acquisition of motor development milestones.
KEBILIDI received accelerated approval based on the safety and clinical efficacy findings in the ongoing global clinical trial of the gene therapy (PTC-AADC-GT-002). Confirmatory evidence will be provided from the long-term follow up of patients already treated in the study.
Along with the Biologics License Application approval, a Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher was granted. The company plans to monetize the voucher.
About aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiencyAADC deficiency is a fatal, rare genetic disorder that typically causes severe disability and suffering from the first months of life, affecting every aspect of life—physical, mental and behavioral.1-4The suffering of children with AADC deficiency may be exacerbated by oculogyric crises, which are distressing, painful episodes that resemble seizures and are characterized by a stuck upward gaze, dystonia, and inconsolability.1-5
The lives of affected children are severely impacted and shortened.1Ongoing physical, occupational and speech therapy, and interventions, including surgery, are also often required to manage potentially life-threatening complications, such as infections and severe feeding and breathing problems.1,6,7
AboutKEBILIDITM (eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq)KEBILIDI is a recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 2 (rAAV2)-based gene therapy, containing the human DDC gene. It is designed to correct the underlying genetic defect by delivering a functioning DDC gene directly into the putamen, increasing the AADC enzyme and restoring dopamine production.
Indications and Important Safety InformationIndicationKEBILIDI is an adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on change from baseline in gross motor milestone achievement at 48 weeks post-treatment. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical trial.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONContraindicationsKEBILIDI is contraindicated in patients who have not achieved skull maturity assessed by neuroimaging. Skull maturity is needed for stereotactic neurosurgical administration of KEBILIDI.
Warnings and PrecautionsProcedure-Related Monitoring:Procedural complications have been reported after neurosurgery required for KEBILIDI administration. These events included respiratory and cardiac arrest which occurred within 24 hours of the neurosurgical procedure and during post-surgical care. KEBILIDI administration has the potential risk for additional procedure related adverse events including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, intracranial bleeding, neuroinflammation, acute infarction, and infection. Patients should be monitored for procedure related adverse events with KEBILIDI administration.
Dyskinesia:Dyskinesia was reported after administration of KEBILIDI. All events were reported within 3 months of administration and 2 events required hospitalization. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of dyskinesia after KEBILIDI treatment which may include involuntary movements of face, arm, leg, or entire body. These may present as fidgeting, writhing, wriggling, head bobbing or body swaying. The use of dopamine antagonists may be considered to control dyskinesia symptoms.
Adverse ReactionsThe most common adverse reactions (≥15%) in patients treated with KEBILIDI were dyskinesia (77%), pyrexia (38%), hypotension (31%), anemia (31%), salivary hypersecretion (23%), hypokalemia (23%), hypophosphatemia (23%), insomnia (23%), hypomagnesemia (15%), and procedural complications, including respiratory and cardiac arrest (15%).
Use in Specific Populations
- Pediatric Use:The safety and efficacy of KEBILIDI have not been studied in pediatric patients younger than 16 months.
- Geriatric Use:Clinical studies of KEBILIDI did not include patients 65 years of age and older.
You may also report adverse events directly to FDA at 1–800–FDA–1088 orwww.fda.gov/medwatch. For product complaints or to report an adverse event, please call 1–866–562–4620 or email atusmedinfo@ptcbio.com.
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About PTC Therapeutics, Inc.PTC is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines that provide benefits to children and adults living with rare disorders. PTC's ability to innovate to identify new therapies and to globally commercialize products is the foundation that drives investment in a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines. PTC's mission is to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients who have little to no treatment options. PTC's strategy is to leverage its strong scientific and clinical expertise and global commercial infrastructure to bring therapies to patients. PTC believes this allows it to maximize value for all its stakeholders. To learn more about PTC, please visit us atwww.ptcbio.comand follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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