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Trofinetide treatment for Rett syndrome: Lessons to learn.

Authors :
Tropea D
Source :
Med (New York, N.Y.) [Med] 2024 Oct 11; Vol. 5 (10), pp. 1194-1196.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The US FDA approval of trofinetide as the first pharmacological treatment to improve Rett syndrome's symptomatology marks a significant milestone with broad implications for various disorders. The LILAC trials demonstrate long-term safety and efficacy of trofinetide. <superscript>1</superscript> <superscript>,</superscript> <superscript>2</superscript> While further research is needed to fully resolve the condition, insights from trofinetide trials can inform strategies for future treatments and trials.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests D.T. is a consultant for Acadia through Trinity Consult. Possible earnings from this position is devoted to research. D.T. is one of the authors in the U.S. Patent: WGS Ref. No. M0656.70145US01 – “Treatment of Rett syndrome and other disorders.” However, D.T. has no financial benefits from this patent.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects

Subjects :
Humans
Rett Syndrome drug therapy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2666-6340
Volume :
5
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Med (New York, N.Y.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39395401
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2024.07.028