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ACR16 receives orphan drug designation in the U.S. for Huntington disease

Published in Drug Week, February 10th, 2006

Carlsson Research announced that ACR16 has been granted orphan drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) for the treatment of Huntington disease.

Huntington disease is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder with large unmet medical needs. ACR16 is a novel dopaminergic stabilizer with potential to treat the symptoms associated with the disorder. It is currently in phase II clinical trials.

Orphan drug status is granted by the OOPD to promote development of drugs to treat rare diseases or conditions. Orphan drug designation in the U.S. may provide several benefits, including protocol...

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