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Way of Identifying What Protects Frataxin May Help in Slowing FA

Levels of the protein frataxin, which are abnormally low in people with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), are further reduced by excess iron and increased protein degradation, a study found. Screening approved compounds in a yeast model identified those that prevented this additional frataxin loss in cells isolated from a patient,…

FDA Grants Priority Review to Reata’s Omaveloxolone Oral Therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review to Reata Pharmaceuticals’ omaveloxolone, an investigational once-daily oral therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia. If approved, omaveloxolone would become the first therapy available for the treatment of the disease in the U.S. The decision comes following the company rounding…