August 29, 2022
Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of human enzyme therapeutics to benefit people with rare metabolic diseases, today announced oral and poster presentations at the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM) Annual Symposium 2022 being held in Freiburg, Germany August 30 – September 2. The presentations include perspectives on dietary management of Homocystinuria, which will be given as both an oral and poster presentation, as well as additional safety and efficacy data from the PEACE Phase 3 study of pegzilarginase for the treatment of patients with Arginase 1 Deficiency.
August 28, 2022
Synlogic, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing medicines for metabolic and immunological diseases through its proprietary approach to synthetic biology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to SYNB1353 for the potential treatment of homocystinuria (HCU).
The FDA’s Fast Track process is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs to treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need. To qualify, available clinical and non-clinical data need to demonstrate meaningful therapeutic potential. The benefits of Fast Track designation include opportunities for frequent meetings with the FDA to discuss trial design, development plans and data needed to support drug approval, as well as the ability to submit a registrational filing for approval on a rolling basis, and eligibility for priority review, if relevant criteria are met. SYNB1353, an orally-administered, non-systemically absorbed drug candidate designed to consume methionine in order to lower homocysteine levels, is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers.
August 25, 2022
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Population-based Incidence Estimates of Classical Homocystinuria Using the Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD)
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A Longitudinal Study of Cognitive Function in Classical Homocystinuria Demonstrates Distinct Deficits in Inhibitory Control
- Insights from the First Genetic Evaluation of a Longitudinal Natural History Study in Classical Homocystinuria (HCU)
August 5, 2022
August, 4 2022
Aeglea BioTherapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Program Updates
- Cohort 2 Completed in Phase 1/2 Trial of AGLE-177; Data Expected in Fourth Quarter of 2022
- Actively Engaged with FDA to Identify Potential Paths Forward for Pegzilarginase
- Gross Proceeds of $45 Million from May 2022 Registered Direct Offering Extends Cash Runway Through the Second Quarter of 2023
Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc.a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of human enzyme therapeutics as innovative solutions for rare metabolic diseases, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provided program updates.
"We continue to make progress with our Homocystinuria program and are encouraged by the physician and patient interest in advancing our Phase 1/2 trial. There remains a great need for better treatment options for Homocystinuria patients and we look forward to sharing data from this trial later this year," said Anthony Quinn, M.B., Ch.B., Ph. D., president and chief executive officer of Aeglea.
August 3, 2022
Travere Therapeutics Provides Regulatory Updates on its Development Programs
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Pegtibatinase granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by FDA
Today, Travere Therapeutics, provided regulatory updates for its sparsentan programs in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), as well as its pegtibatinase program for classical homocystinuria (HCU).
August, 2022
Inside Colorado's Battle Against Rare Diseases
One in 10 Centennial Staters has a so-called orphan disease—the local medical community is trying to help them.
In 2011, doctors told Brittany Parke that her newborn baby boy was completely healthy, but she wasn’t so sure. The 25-year-old was living in upstate New York, and as a second-time mom, she knew something wasn’t quite right with little Drew. The two-month-old was sleeping excessively and refused to eat. Doctors brushed away her concerns. Then came the seizures. Three and a half weeks after first seeing a doctor, she began to receive answers. But by then, it was too late. Drew died shortly thereafter.
July 13, 2022
Drawing Blood to Advance New Therapies
Organizations that advocate for patients with rare diseases have a lot on their plates. Their leaders—individuals often affected by these diseases in some way—wear many hats. They become quick experts in genetics, fundraising, community building, and the needs of researchers working to better understand these disorders and develop new therapies.
When it comes to collecting biosamples for research—often one of the most important requirements of scientists—Coriell can help shoulder that burden.
July 12, 2022
Synlogic Initiates Phase 1 Study of SYNB1353 for the Treatment of Classical HCU
- Synlogic Initiates Phase 1 Study of SYNB1353 for the Treatment of Homocystinuria (HCU)
- Company expects data from the SYNB1353 healthy volunteer study in H2 2022
- Trial marks Synlogic’s third clinical-stage program; data readouts for all programs expected in H2 2022
June 25, 2022
HCU Network America awards third research grant to Dr. Thomas McCorvie
HCU Network America announced the third recipient of the CBS deficiency global grants program – awarding a research grant to the Newcastle University Biosciences Institute in Newcastle, United Kingdom to explore a potential avenue for treatment for homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency. The research, led by Dr. Thomas McCorvie, aims to identify stabilizers or activators of the defective enzyme in CBS-deficient homocystinuria (HCU). Dr. McCorvie is a Senior Research Associate at the Newcastle University Biosciences Institute
June 22, 2022
HealthWell Foundation Broadens Homocystinuria Fund to Include Organic Acidemias
Organic Acidemia Association Provides Additional Support to Expand Fund
May 13, 2022
CblC Onlus, HCU Network America and the Organic Acidemia Association today announced the recipient of their first collaborative cobalamin research grant– awarding a research grant to the National Research Council’s Institute of Biophysics in Palermo, Italy to identify potential treatment for cobalamin C (cblC) deficiency. The research, led by Dr. Silvia Vilasi, aims to identify compounds that could potentially rescue MMACHC functional deficiency in cblC disease. Dr. Vilasi is a researcher at the Institute of Biophysics (IBF) in the National Research Council, and has had a longstanding interest and involvement in the study of structure-function relationship of proteins involved in human pathologies. More recently she focused her interest in homocystinuria research.
March 22, 2021
Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms as a Manifestation of Homocystinuria
December 4, 2020
A Sisters Quest For A Cure:
Margie McGlynn, MBA '83 and BS '82, president of the Homocystinuria Network America, has endowed a professorship in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to find holistic solutions for rare genetic diseases like the one that took the lives of two of her sisters in childhood.
November 16, 2020
Retrophin Announces Corporate Name Change to Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
October 22, 2020
Retrophin Announces Agreement to Acquire Orphan Technologies
May 1, 2020
Interview with Dr. Ken Maclean
October 25, 2019
Data from Orphan Technologies' prospective natural study in Classical Homocystinuria demonstrates that current treatments do not prevent severe disease outcomes
Orphan Technologies presented 3 Posters at SSIEM 2019 demonstrating:
- Current standard of care does not adequately control homocysteine levels in patients with classical homocystinuria
- Patients receiving care at centers of excellence still experience ocular deficits, inflammation, and metabolic and liver dysfunction
- Many diagnosed and treated patients have severe cognitive impairment and increased skeletal fragility despite young age
April 9, 2019
Cure for an orphan disease?
First human clinical trial is latest CU Anschutz-led milestone on homocystinuria
February 6, 2019
Orphan Technologies Announces First Patients Treated in Phase 1/2 Trial of OT-58 in Homocystinuria
- Rare metabolic disorder causes severe cardiovascular, skeletal, neurologic, and ophthalmic consequences with no adequate treatments
- OT-58 is a novel, engineered enzyme has demonstrated reduction in homocysteine levels in preclinical models
- Ongoing natural history study to define progression of disease in patients suffering from homocystinuria
January 25, 2019
First recipient of the CBS deficiency global grants program announced
HCU Network America and HCU Network Australia today announced the first recipient of their CBS deficiency global grants program – awarding a research grant to the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver to explore a potential treatment for homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency. The research, led by Professor Kenneth N. Maclean aims to investigate the potential usage of different metabolic strategies designed to increase the efficacy of betaine to treat CBS deficient homocystinuria (HCU). Dr. Maclean, is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and has had a longstanding interest and involvement in homocystinuria research.
December 7, 2018
Orphan Technologies Presents Data Indicating that the Prevalence of Homocystinuria is Substantially Higher than Previously Estimated
- Data presented at ISPOR Europe 2018 demonstrates that the prevalence of homocystinuria (HCU) is greater than that of phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Study demonstrates that newborn screening fails to capture the vast majority of homocystinuria cases
October 10, 2018
Aeglea BioTherapeutics to Present New Interim Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Data in Arginase 1 Deficiency at 2018 ASHG Annual Meeting
Positive Preclinical Efficacy Data on its AEB4104 Homocystinuria Therapeutic Program
July 30, 2018
Aeglea BioTherapeutics Announces Fall 2018 Medical Conference Schedule
Preclinical Efficacy Data of AEB4104 - a New Enzyme Approach - for the treatment of Homocystinuria
February 28, 2018
Early Detection Key to Best Treatment of Rare Diseases: Expert
August 23, 2017