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Gene Therapy for Sanfilippo Syndrome Gets FDA Nod

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19 September 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FDA approved rebisufligene etisparvovec (Fayuvi), the first gene therapy treatment for pediatric patients with Sanfilippo syndrome type IIIA (MPS IIIA). This approval marks a significant advance in treatment options for this rare genetic disorder.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 9 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

This FDA approval opens the US market to novel gene therapies for rare pediatric conditions. If you develop treatments for genetic disorders, this sets a precedent you can build on.

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9 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 28 Sep 2026

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