Orphan Drug Designation Granted to OPN-2853 (Zavabresib) for the Treatment of Myelofibrosis
“Receiving Orphan Drug Designation for zavabresib in myelofibrosis is a significant regulatory milestone for Opna Bio and highlights the urgent need for new and effective treatment options for patients with this disease,” said Reinaldo Diaz, chief executive officer of Opna Bio. “Our investigator-sponsored clinical trial with zavabresib and ruxolitinib has shown impressive results to date, including durable spleen reduction in patients with advanced myelofibrosis. We believe that selective BET inhibition alongside JAK inhibition offers a promising new therapeutic approach for patients with myelofibrosis. We are further encouraged by recent positive meetings with the FDA to continue to test zavabresib in additional clinical studies.”
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