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Vivacta Bio and Grit Bio Announce FDA Orphan Drug Designation for In Vivo CAR-T ...

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17 October 2026

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regulatory

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Vivacta Bio and Grit Bio have received FDA orphan drug designation for their in vivo CAR-T therapy GT801 targeting autoimmune hemolytic anemia, enabling potential market exclusivity and development incentives for this rare condition.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 2 sources have reported it between 17 Oct 2026 and 18 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

FDA protection for GT801 widens patient access and investment appeal. You can now build clinical plans around this approved rare disease pathway for faster development.

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2 sources · first reported 17 Oct 2026 · latest 18 Oct 2026

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