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FDA extends review of Capricor cell therapy; Pain drug startup to go public
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA has extended its review of Capricor Therapeutics' cell therapy deramiocel with a refined treatment indication, signaling regulatory delays but continued evaluation. Additionally, a pain drug startup co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy is pursuing a rapid public listing, highlighting dynamic early-stage biotech capital movements.
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You face longer FDA approval timelines for regenerative therapies as review extensions become common. Expect funding and partnership terms to tighten until regulatory clarity improves.
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