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APT-F2

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APT-F2

BioMarin Acquires Inozyme Pharma for $270 Million, Adding Late-Stage Enzyme Therapy for Rare Genetic Disorder

• BioMarin Pharmaceutical has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inozyme Pharma for $270 million, strengthening its enzyme therapy portfolio with the addition of INZ-701. • INZ-701 is a Phase 3 enzyme replacement therapy being developed for ENPP1 Deficiency, a rare genetic condition affecting blood vessels, soft tissues, and bones with no currently approved treatments. • The first pivotal data readout for INZ-701 in children is expected in early 2026, with potential regulatory approval and market launch in 2027.

RIBOMIC's Umedaptanib Pegol Shows Promise in Phase IIa Achondroplasia Trial

• RIBOMIC's umedaptanib pegol demonstrated a positive impact on annualized growth rate in children with achondroplasia in a Phase IIa trial. • In the low-dose cohort, two out of five patients showed an increase in height growth rate of +4.6 cm and +3.3 cm/year compared to baseline. • The observed growth rate surpasses the average of +1.7 cm/year reported for Voxzogo, a currently approved achondroplasia treatment. • RIBOMIC is proceeding with a high-dose cohort study, with results expected in September 2025, and long-term evaluation of the low-dose cohort.

Umedaptanib Pegol Shows Promise in Phase IIa Trial for Achondroplasia

• RIBOMIC's umedaptanib pegol demonstrates a positive impact on the growth rate of pediatric patients with achondroplasia in a Phase IIa trial. • Two out of five patients in the low-dose cohort experienced a significant increase in height growth rate compared to pre-treatment observations. • The observed growth rate with umedaptanib pegol surpassed the average growth rate reported for Voxzogo, a currently approved achondroplasia treatment. • A high-dose cohort study is underway, with results expected in September 2025, and no safety concerns have been reported in the ongoing trials.
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