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Friday, June 4, 2021

Protalix Shares Hits 52-Week Low After Adverse Event Reported In Fabry Disease Trial

 

  • Protalix BioTherapeutics Inc (NYSE: PLX) and Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. have provided an update on the clinical development of pegunigalsidase alfa (PRX–102) for the proposed treatment of Fabry disease.

  • PRX–102 is currently being studied in Phase 3 BALANCE trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of 1 mg/kg of PRX–102 dosed every two weeks compared to agalsidase beta (Fabrazyme).

  • The primary endpoint of the study is the comparison of mean annualized changes (slope) of the eGFR (CKD-EPI) after completion of at least 12 months of treatment between the two treatment arms.

  • The initial top-line results show that the lower boundary of the confidence interval for the mean difference between the two treatments was below the non-inferiority margin pre-specified in the Intention to Treat analysis set and above such limit in the Intention to Treat analysis set.

  • At the time of this analysis (n=77), two patients discontinued participation due to treatment-emergent adverse events - one discontinued participation due to a related adverse event. No deaths were registered.

  • Unblinded final data are anticipated in Q2 of 2022 after all remaining patients have completed the 24-month treatment period.

  • Despite reporting safety issues, the company will move forward with marketing application in Europe PRX–102 in Fabry disease.

  • Regarding the regulatory process in the U.S., the companies plan to submit a Type–A meeting request with the FDA to discuss the path for approval of PRX–102.

  • In April, the companies received FDA Complete Response Letter for PRX‑102 for Fabry disease, though no safety concerns were noted in the letter.

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