- SGT-610 has “Orphan Drug” designation status in the
U.S. and E.U. and “Breakthrough Therapy” designation status in theU.S. , as potentially the first and only therapy aimed at preventing new BCCs in Gorlin syndrome Sol-Gel to host a virtual Key Opinion Leader event to discuss the Gorlin syndrome patient experience and treatment needs, as well as the SGT-610 Phase 3 trial onWednesday, December 6 th at12 pm ET
"We are pleased to initiate patient screening in this Phase 3 trial that has been long awaited by the Gorlin syndrome patient community,” said
“We anticipate SGT-610, with Orphan- and Breakthrough designation from FDA, could have a market potential of over $300 million. We look forward to discussing the experience of the Gorlin syndrome patient, the market opportunity for SGT-610, and the Phase 3 trial design during a Key Opinion Leader investor day that we are hosting on
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About Gorlin Syndrome and SGT-610
SGT-610, a topical hedgehog signaling pathway inhibitor, has the potential to be the first ever preventive treatment for Gorlin syndrome, if approved. Gorlin syndrome, an autosomal dominant genetic disorder affecting approximately one in 27,000-31,000 people in the U.S., is mostly caused by inheritance of one defective copy of the tumor suppressor patched homolog 1 (PTCH1) gene. Normally, the PTCH1 gene blocks the smoothened, frizzle class receptor (SMO) gene, turning off the hedgehog signaling pathway when it is not needed. Mutations in the PTCH1 gene may cause a loss of PTCH1 function, release of SMO, and may allow basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tumor cells to divide uncontrollably. Patidegib, the active substance in SGT-610, is designed to block the SMO signal, thus, allowing cells to function normally and reducing the production of new tumors.
About Sol-Gel Technologies
The Company’s pipeline includes Orphan- and Breakthrough designated dug candidate, SGT-610, under investigation for the prevention of new basal cell carcinomas in Gorlin syndrome patients, and also includes topical drug candidate SGT-210 under investigation for the treatment of rare skin keratodermas.
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