Sparsentan: First Approval.

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Springer Nature, Private Bag 65901, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0754, New Zealand.

Published: April 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • Sparsentan (FILSPARI™) is an oral medication that targets two specific receptors, being developed for conditions like IgA nephropathy and FSGS.
  • In February 2023, it received accelerated approval by the FDA to lower protein levels in urine for adults with severe IgA nephropathy.
  • The article reviews the key milestones in the development of sparsentan that led to its first approval for treating IgA nephropathy.

Article Abstract

Sparsentan (FILSPARI™) is an oral, dual endothelin angiotensin receptor antagonist that is being developed by Travere Therapeutics for the treatment of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). In February 2023, sparsentan received accelerated approval in the USA for reducing proteinuria in adults with primary IgA nephropathy who are at risk of rapid disease progression. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of sparsentan leading to this first approval for IgA nephropathy.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10232600PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40265-023-01864-xDOI Listing

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