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Updated · moomoo.com · Jul 30
Capricor Plunges 55% After FDA Panel Rejects Duchenne Therapy Efficacy
Updated
Updated · moomoo.com · Jul 30

Capricor Plunges 55% After FDA Panel Rejects Duchenne Therapy Efficacy

3 articles · Updated · moomoo.com · Jul 30

Summary

  • Capricor Therapeutics fell 55.74% in premarket trading after an FDA advisory committee voted against the efficacy of deramiocel for Duchenne cardiomyopathy.
  • Multiple analyst downgrades compounded the selloff, reflecting fresh doubts that the therapy can win regulatory clearance.
  • A 9-3 panel vote on Wednesday found Capricor's clinical data did not provide substantial evidence of efficacy for deramiocel.
  • The FDA is expected to make its final decision by Aug. 22; while not bound by advisory panels, it usually follows their recommendations.

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