NorthSea Therapeutics Receives FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for SEFA-6179 for the Treatment of Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease
SEFA-6179 is a novel, oral, fully synthetic medium chain fatty acid analog for the treatment of IFALD.
- SEFA-6179 is a novel, oral, fully synthetic medium chain fatty acid analog for the treatment of IFALD.
- IFALD, also known as Parental Nutrition-Associated Liver Disease (PNALD), is an orphan liver disease which is a frequent consequence of total parenteral nutrition, or TPN, a life-saving therapy for individuals with intestinal failure caused by insufficient bowel-length or function.
- The granting of RPD designation for SEFA-6179 underscores the critical need for novel therapies to address IFALD in the pediatric population.
- This program is intended to encourage the development of new drugs and biologics for the treatment of rare pediatric diseases.