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Capricor preps phase 3 for Duchenne cell therapy as it seeks a partner

Capricor Therapeutics’ bid to find a partner for its Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) cell therapy CAP-1002 could get a boost after final phase 2 data showed a strong effect on disease progression. Initial results from the 20-patient HOPE-2 trial reported last year showed signs of activity in older boys and young men with advanced DMD, […]

Capricor’s muscle drug data look good, but partner wanted and Phase 3 test needed

Capricor Therapeutics’ cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy posted encouraging results from a Phase 2 study enrolling 20 patients. But the FDA said a Phase 3 test is needed to support a regulatory submission, and the biotech is hunting for a pharmaceutical industry partner.