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Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals (RARE) shares plunged 45% in after-hours trading after a phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of Angelman syndrome failed. The experimental therapy failed to achieve its primary goal and key secondary indicators, and the researchers observed no significant improvement between the medication group and the placebo group. The negative result raised serious concerns about the company's ongoing Aurora trial. The biopharmaceutical company plans to reduce operating costs while focusing on its commercial product portfolio, including newly approved Genglycos.
Impact on the ongoing Aurora trial
The disappointing Aspire study results have created huge uncertainty for the Aurora trial. Aurora is another ongoing clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of apazunersen in treating patients with Angelman syndrome with different genetic variants. According to William Blair analyst Sami Corwin, even successful completion of Aurora's main endpoint does not necessarily guarantee commercial success. Corwin explained that the eligible patient population is still too limited to support an economically viable marketed product.
Previously, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted apazunersen a number of important regulatory designations, including "breakthrough therapy" and "orphan drug" qualifications. These endorsements stem from the positive performance of early clinical data, so the later disappointment is particularly surprising. Ultragenyx announced that it will conduct a thorough review of apazunersen's development project to determine the next step. The company also plans to implement cost-cutting measures and reassess its strategic priorities.
Company shifts to commercial products
Despite major setbacks, Ultragenyx emphasizes that its expanding portfolio of approved therapeutic products is the foundation for continued operations. The company just received FDA approval last month for Genglycos, the first gene therapy approved to treat type 1 glycogen storage disease, commonly known as Von Gilk's disease. In addition, the company expects UX111 to gain regulatory approval for the treatment of Sanfilippo syndrome and continues to expand the geographical coverage of existing therapies. CEO Emil Kakkis emphasized that the company remains committed to achieving profitability in 2027.
The baseline characteristics of participants in the Aspire study were similar to those in the earlier Phase 2 survey, making the comparison results particularly confusing and exacerbating investor concerns. Ultragenyx confirmed that after the failure of the apazunersen trial, the company will fully support commercial products and conduct a thorough re-evaluation of the research and development pipeline.
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