Aeglea BioTherapeutics (AGLE) Seeks EU Nod for ARG1-D Treatment
Aeglea BioTherapeutics AGLE submitted a marketing authorization application (“MAA”) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), seeking approval for its lead candidate, pegzilarginase, for treating patients with Arginase 1 Deficiency (AGR1-D). The MAA has been validated by the EMA.
ARGN1-D is a rare progressive disease characterized by high levels of the amino acid arginine in the body, that presents in early childhood. The disease is characterized by developmental delay, seizures, intellectual disability as well as early mortality.
Pegzilarginase is a recombinant human arginase 1, engineered to enzymatically degrade arginine in the human body to normalize arginine levels in patients with ARG1-D.
The MAA for pegzilarginase was submitted by Aeglea’s commercialization partner in Europe and the Middle East, Immedica Pharma AB.
Additionally, AGLE has already submitted a biologics license application (“BLA”) to the FDA in April, for use of pegzilarginase in the treatment of ARG1-D in the United States.
Shares of Aeglea witnessed a massive surge of 80% during market hours on Aug 19, post the announcement of the news. However, the stock has declined 89.8% in the year-to-date period, compared to the industry’s decline of 20%.
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Results from these two studies have exhibited that pegzilarginase can rapidly and sustainably reduce arginine levels in the body, showing improvements in measures of mobility among patients.
Pegzilarginase has already received Orphan Drug Designation from the EMA. It has also received multiple regulatory designations, including Orphan Drug, Rare Pediatric Disease, Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations from the FDA.
Potential approval of pegzilarginase will provide Aeglea with its first marketed drug and the patients with a drug option.
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