FDA grants RMAT designation to Pacira's gene therapy PCRX-201 for knee osteoarthritis.

Pacira BioSciences' gene therapy product candidate, PCRX-201, has received RMAT designation from the FDA for osteoarthritis of the knee. The first gene therapy product to receive this designation for osteoarthritis, PCRX-201 codes for IL-1Ra, a cytokine inhibitor that blocks inflammation. The RMAT designation offers early interactions with the FDA for efficient drug development, potential accelerated approval, and priority review.

March 13, 2024
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