A second set of positive Phase III data for Celgene Corp./Acceleron Pharma Inc.s investigational agent, luspatercept, this time in transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, has underlined the market potential of the erythroid maturation agent, and may reduce concerns about whether Celgene's pipeline and business development activities will be able to deliver newer agents to replace the company's aging thalidomide-derived product portfolio.
Attention Turns To Celgene's Other Pipeline Prospects Following Second Positive Luspatercept Read-Out
Celgene and Acceleron's novel erythroid maturation agent, luspatercept, has reported positive Phase III results in a second potential indication, beta-thalassemia, and approval filings are confirmed for the first half of 2019.
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