FDA Approves Mirum Pharmaceuticals' Drug As First For Genetic Disorder With Inability To Break-Down Cholesterol

FDA Approves Mirum Pharmaceuticals' Drug As First For Genetic Disorder With Inability To Break-Down Cholesterol

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Benzinga
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  • FDA approves Mirum's Ctexli, the first treatment for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a rare genetic disorder affecting fat metabolism.
  • In a trial, Ctexli significantly reduced cholesterol metabolites linked to CTX, but it carries a liver toxicity warning requiring monitoring