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2023-09-25T13:17:30.000Z

U.S. FDA fast-tracks approval of MWTX-003 for the treatment of PV

Sep 25, 2023
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Learning objective: After reading this article, learners will be able to cite a new clinical development in polycythemia vera.

High iron levels are a known complicator of survival and overall quality of life for patients with PV. On September 20, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration granted fast-track designation to MWTX-003, an investigational anti-transmembrane serine protease 6 (TMPRSS6) monoclonal antibody designed to increase hepcidin levels and, thereby, reduce serum iron levels in patients with polycythemia vera (PV).

Preclinical data have highlighted strong pharmacodynamic effects, with a single dose resulting in a 70% reduction in serum iron levels for 21 days. Moreover, a related β-thalassemia clinical model demonstrated a 4-fold increase in hepcidin levels, a 60–65% reduction in serum and liver iron, increased red blood cell production, and a decrease in spleen weight. A phase I proof-of-mechanism trial is to begin in the second half of 2023. Further plans for a phase 1b/2a proof-of-concept study evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of MWTX-003 in patients with PV are also in place.

  1. Rosa, K. MWTX-003 Wins FDA Fast Track Designation for Polycythemia Vera. Onclive. https://www.onclive.com/view/mwtx-003-wins-fda-fast-track-designation-for-polycythemia-vera. Published Sep 21, 2023. Accessed Sep 25, 2023.

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