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flag The EU granted orphan drug status to RBD1016, an experimental siRNA therapy for severe Hepatitis Delta Virus, to speed its development.

flag The European Medicines Agency has granted Orphan Drug Designation to RBD1016, an experimental siRNA therapy for Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV), a severe form of hepatitis affecting millions worldwide and causing rapid liver damage. flag Developed by Suzhou Ribo Life Science and Ribocure Pharmaceuticals using a GalNAc-siRNA platform, RBD1016 targets key viral factors and is in global Phase II trials. flag The designation, given to treatments for rare, life-threatening conditions, offers regulatory and commercial benefits to accelerate development. flag HDV currently has limited treatment options, and the therapy aims to address a significant unmet medical need.

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