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Novartis suffers double blow as muscular dystrophy AOC drug fails clinical trial
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Novartis faced a significant setback as its antibody-drug conjugate (AOC) therapy for muscular dystrophy failed in clinical trials, impacting its pipeline and market expectations in rare disease therapeutics.
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Your rare disease biotech now faces a tougher market for AOC therapies as Novartis’ trial failure signals cautious investor and partner interest. Move fast to highlight clinical proof or pivot candidates before competitors seize the opportunity.
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