#Angelman ASO Fails, #AlexanderDisease ASO Wins: #SYNGAP1 CAMP4 ASO? NYT on Clinical Trials #S10E217
Sunday, September 6, 2026 — Week 36
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ALEXANDER DISEASE
On September 3, the FDA approved ZANVASTRO — zilganersen — from Ionis (IONS) for Alexander disease.
It is the first FDA-approved treatment for Alexander disease and the first therapy to directly target the underlying protein buildup driving the disease. Alexander disease is caused by mutations in GFAP. Zilganersen reduces production of abnormal GFAP protein.
fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-drug-treat-alexander-disease
ANGELMAN — ULTRAGENYX ASPIRE FAILS
On September 2, Ultragenyx (RARE) announced results from its Phase 3 Aspire trial of apazunersen, formerly GTX-102, for Angelma...