argenx Receives Notification of PDUFA Date Extension for SC Efgartigimod
January 27 2023 - 01:00AM
GlobeNewswire Inc.
January 27,
2023
Amsterdam, the
Netherlands — argenx (Euronext &
Nasdaq: ARGX), a global immunology company committed to improving
the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases,
today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
has extended the review of the Biologics License Application (BLA)
for subcutaneous (SC) efgartigimod (1000mg efgartigimod-PH20) for
the treatment of adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis
(gMG) to June 20, 2023.
The FDA notified argenx on January 26, 2023 that
information submitted in connection with the ongoing review of the
SC efgartigimod BLA constituted a major amendment and requires an
extension to allow sufficient time to review. No additional data or
studies have been requested at this time.
“We are confident in the profile of SC
efgartigimod and the strength of the ADAPT-SC dataset showing
noninferiority of our subcutaneous product to VYVGART®. We will
continue to work closely with the FDA as it completes its review to
bring this important medicine to people living with gMG," said Luc
Truyen, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, argenx.
About
EfgartigimodEfgartigimod is an
antibody fragment designed to reduce pathogenic immunoglobulin G
(IgG) antibodies by binding to the neonatal Fc receptor and
blocking the IgG recycling process. Efgartigimod is being
investigated in several autoimmune diseases known to be mediated by
disease-causing IgG antibodies, including neuromuscular disorders,
blood disorders, and skin blistering diseases, in both an
intravenous and subcutaneous (SC) formulation. SC efgartigimod is
co-formulated with recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 (rHuPH20),
Halozyme's ENHANZE® drug delivery technology.
About Generalized Myasthenia
GravisGeneralized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is a rare and
chronic autoimmune disease where IgG autoantibodies disrupt
communication between nerves and muscles, causing debilitating and
potentially life-threatening muscle weakness. Approximately 85% of
people with MG progress to gMG within 24 months, where muscles
throughout the body may be affected. Patients with confirmed AChR
antibodies account for approximately 85% of the total gMG
population.
About argenxargenx is a global
immunology company committed to improving the lives of people
suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. Partnering with leading
academic researchers through its Immunology Innovation Program
(IIP), argenx aims to translate immunology breakthroughs into a
world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. argenx
developed and is commercializing the first-and-only approved
neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker in the U.S., the EU and
Japan.
For further information, please
contact:
Media:Kelsey
Kirkkkirk@argenx.com
Investors:Beth
DelGiaccobdelgiacco@argenx.com
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be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” These
forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,”
“hope,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,”
“will,” or “should” and include statements argenx makes concerning
the profile of subcutaneous (SC) efgartigimod and the strength of
the ADAPT-SC dataset; the initiation, timing, progress and results
of its anticipated clinical development and regulatory milestones
and plans; and the timing and outcome of regulatory filings and
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release, including any forward-looking statements, except as may be
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