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Wuhan's XW Labs Gains US Orphan Drug Status for Narcolepsy Drug

publication date: Jun 24, 2019

XW Labs of Wuhan received US Orphan Drug Designation status for its lead molecule, a clinical-stage treatment for narcolepsy. XW develops novel small molecule therapeutics for CNS disorders. Narcolepsy, an orphan disease that affects 1 in 2,000 people, is caused by a loss of hypocretin neuronal cells, leading to abnormal regulation of the sleep-wake cycle. XWL-008 is aimed at treating the two major symptoms of narcolepsy, excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy, with fewer side effects than current medications. XW is planning to start a Phase III trial of XWL-008. More details....

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