Sentynl Therapeutics licenses Progerinin for progeria as rare-disease strategy expands beyond Zokinvy

Sentynl Therapeutics licenses Progerinin for progeria as rare-disease strategy expands beyond Zokinvy

Sentynl Therapeutics Inc., the United States-based rare disease subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Limited, has entered into a licensing agreement with South Korean biotechnology company PRG S&T to develop the investigational molecule Progerinin (SLC-D011) for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, an ultra-rare genetic disorder that causes accelerated aging in children. The therapy has received orphan drug designation from […]

FDA grants orphan drug designation to Atossa’s (Z)-Endoxifen for Duchenne: What’s next?

FDA grants orphan drug designation to Atossa’s (Z)-Endoxifen for Duchenne: What’s next?

Atossa Therapeutics Inc. has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its investigational compound (Z)-Endoxifen in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The designation, disclosed on January 16, 2026, supplements the previously granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for the same compound and indication. The move marks a notable regulatory […]